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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.30, 1,597.32 and 961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.30, 1,597.32 and 961.20 is: 1,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.30 : 1,597.32 = 961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.30/1,597.32 = 961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.30x = 1,597.32 × 961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.30x = 1,535,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,343.98/1,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.51

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