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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.49, 1,599 and 786.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.49, 1,599 and 786.09 is: 1,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.49 : 1,599 = 786.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.49/1,599 = 786.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.49x = 1,599 × 786.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.49x = 1,256,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,957.91/1,158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.00

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