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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.37, 1,598.45 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.37, 1,598.45 and 710.48 is: 980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.37 : 1,598.45 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.37/1,598.45 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.37x = 1,598.45 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.37x = 1,135,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,667.20/1,158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.40

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