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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.24, 1,597.40 and 873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.24, 1,597.40 and 873.40 is: 1,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.24 : 1,597.40 = 873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.24/1,597.40 = 873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.24x = 1,597.40 × 873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.24x = 1,395,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,169.16/1,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.56

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