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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.32, 1,734.75 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.32, 1,734.75 and 609.75 is: 913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.32 : 1,734.75 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.32/1,734.75 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.32x = 1,734.75 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.32x = 1,057,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,763.81/1,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.19

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