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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.34, 1,738.10 and 638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.34, 1,738.10 and 638.75 is: 958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.34 : 1,738.10 = 638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.34/1,738.10 = 638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.34x = 1,738.10 × 638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.34x = 1,110,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,211.38/1,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.45

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