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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.59, 1,735.83 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.59, 1,735.83 and 611.15 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.59 : 1,735.83 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.59/1,735.83 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.59x = 1,735.83 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.59x = 1,060,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,843.83/1,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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