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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.60, 1,599.40 and 716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.60, 1,599.40 and 716.76 is: 989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.60 : 1,599.40 = 716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.60/1,599.40 = 716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.60x = 1,599.40 × 716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.60x = 1,146,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,385.94/1,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.46

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