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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.68, 1,595.58 and 863.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.68, 1,595.58 and 863.42 is: 1,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.68 : 1,595.58 = 863.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.68/1,595.58 = 863.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.68x = 1,595.58 × 863.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.68x = 1,377,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,655.68/1,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.99

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