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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.69, 1,737.02 and 713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.69, 1,737.02 and 713.27 is: 1,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.69 : 1,737.02 = 713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.69/1,737.02 = 713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.69x = 1,737.02 × 713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.69x = 1,238,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,952.00/1,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.27

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