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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.48, 1,736.64 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.48, 1,736.64 and 580.68 is: 870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.48 : 1,736.64 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.48/1,736.64 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.48x = 1,736.64 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.48x = 1,008,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,432.12/1,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.48

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