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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.23, 1,598.60 and 738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.23, 1,598.60 and 738.48 is: 1,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.23 : 1,598.60 = 738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.23/1,598.60 = 738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.23x = 1,598.60 × 738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.23x = 1,180,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,532.28/1,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.26

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