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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.39, 1,737.84 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.39, 1,737.84 and 670.44 is: 1,005.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.39 : 1,737.84 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.39/1,737.84 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.39x = 1,737.84 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.39x = 1,165,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,117.45/1,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.81

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