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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.34, 1,598.51 and 627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.34, 1,598.51 and 627.22 is: 865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.34 : 1,598.51 = 627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.34/1,598.51 = 627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.34x = 1,598.51 × 627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.34x = 1,002,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,624.92/1,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.57

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