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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.26, 1,598.33 and 634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.26, 1,598.33 and 634.19 is: 875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.26 : 1,598.33 = 634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.26/1,598.33 = 634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.26x = 1,598.33 × 634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.26x = 1,013,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,638.50/1,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.14

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