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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.30, 1,597.95 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.30, 1,597.95 and 716.40 is: 988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.30 : 1,597.95 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.30/1,597.95 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.30x = 1,597.95 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.30x = 1,144,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,771.38/1,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.32

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