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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.40, 1,735.36 and 643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.40, 1,735.36 and 643.84 is: 964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.40 : 1,735.36 = 643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.40/1,735.36 = 643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.40x = 1,735.36 × 643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.40x = 1,117,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,294.18/1,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.52

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