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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.68, 1,739.10 and 870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.68, 1,739.10 and 870.68 is: 1,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.68 : 1,739.10 = 870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.68/1,739.10 = 870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.68x = 1,739.10 × 870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.68x = 1,514,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,199.59/1,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.83

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