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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.60, 1,598.76 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.60, 1,598.76 and 634.64 is: 875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.60 : 1,598.76 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.60/1,598.76 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.60x = 1,598.76 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.60x = 1,014,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,637.05/1,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.74

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