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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.57, 1,736.22 and 609.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.57, 1,736.22 and 609.65 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.57 : 1,736.22 = 609.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.57/1,736.22 = 609.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.57x = 1,736.22 × 609.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.57x = 1,058,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,477.84/1,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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