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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.30, 1,738.67 and 610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.30, 1,738.67 and 610.34 is: 916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.30 : 1,738.67 = 610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.30/1,738.67 = 610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.30x = 1,738.67 × 610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.30x = 1,061,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,168.10/1,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.14

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