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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.50, 1,598.76 and 634.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.50, 1,598.76 and 634.58 is: 875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.50 : 1,598.76 = 634.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.50/1,598.76 = 634.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.50x = 1,598.76 × 634.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.50x = 1,014,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,541.12/1,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.74

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