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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.48 and 671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.48 and 671.10 is: 1,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.36 : 1,737.48 = 671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.36/1,737.48 = 671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.36x = 1,737.48 × 671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.36x = 1,166,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,022.83/1,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.62

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