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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.55, 1,599.10 and 716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.55, 1,599.10 and 716.20 is: 988.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.55 : 1,599.10 = 716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.55/1,599.10 = 716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.55x = 1,599.10 × 716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.55x = 1,145,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,273.66/1,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.54

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