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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.58, 1,598.47 and 686.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.58, 1,598.47 and 686.53 is: 947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.58 : 1,598.47 = 686.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.58/1,598.47 = 686.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.58x = 1,598.47 × 686.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.58x = 1,097,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,397.61/1,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.19

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