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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.56, 1,737.60 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.56, 1,737.60 and 672.32 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.56 : 1,737.60 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.56/1,737.60 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.56x = 1,737.60 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.56x = 1,168,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,223.23/1,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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