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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.63, 1,597.71 and 804.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.63, 1,597.71 and 804.95 is: 1,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.63 : 1,597.71 = 804.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.63/1,597.71 = 804.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.63x = 1,597.71 × 804.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.63x = 1,286,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,080.66/1,158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.00

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