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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.18, 1,598.14 and 827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.18, 1,598.14 and 827.28 is: 1,141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.18 : 1,598.14 = 827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.18/1,598.14 = 827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.18x = 1,598.14 × 827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.18x = 1,322,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,109.26/1,158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.54

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