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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.32, 1,735.98 and 1,011.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.32, 1,735.98 and 1,011.71 is: 1,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.32 : 1,735.98 = 1,011.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.32/1,735.98 = 1,011.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.32x = 1,735.98 × 1,011.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.32x = 1,756,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,308.33/1,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.25

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