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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.44, 1,598.44 and 686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.44, 1,598.44 and 686.28 is: 946.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.44 : 1,598.44 = 686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.44/1,598.44 = 686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.44x = 1,598.44 × 686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.44x = 1,096,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,977.40/1,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.94

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