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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.48, 1,597.30 and 804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.48, 1,597.30 and 804.70 is: 1,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.48 : 1,597.30 = 804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.48/1,597.30 = 804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.48x = 1,597.30 × 804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.48x = 1,285,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,351.82/1,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.52

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