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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.38, 1,589.05 and 1,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.38, 1,589.05 and 1,095.61 is: 1,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.38 : 1,589.05 = 1,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.38/1,589.05 = 1,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.38x = 1,589.05 × 1,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.38x = 1,740,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,973.59/1,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.94

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