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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.23, 1,599.68 and 844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.23, 1,599.68 and 844.90 is: 1,166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.23 : 1,599.68 = 844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.23/1,599.68 = 844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.23x = 1,599.68 × 844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.23x = 1,351,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,569.63/1,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.93

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