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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.17, 1,594.89 and 862.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.17, 1,594.89 and 862.92 is: 1,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.17 : 1,594.89 = 862.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.17/1,594.89 = 862.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.17x = 1,594.89 × 862.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.17x = 1,376,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,262.48/1,158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.31

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