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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.62, 1,597.02 and 715.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.62, 1,597.02 and 715.55 is: 986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.62 : 1,597.02 = 715.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.62/1,597.02 = 715.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.62x = 1,597.02 × 715.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.62x = 1,142,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,747.66/1,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.30

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