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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.66, 1,598.94 and 634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.66, 1,598.94 and 634.71 is: 875.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.66 : 1,598.94 = 634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.66/1,598.94 = 634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.66x = 1,598.94 × 634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.66x = 1,014,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,863.21/1,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.89

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