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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.44, 1,598.58 and 634.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.44, 1,598.58 and 634.38 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.44 : 1,598.58 = 634.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.44/1,598.58 = 634.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.44x = 1,598.58 × 634.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.44x = 1,014,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,107.18/1,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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