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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.71, 1,598.99 and 634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.71, 1,598.99 and 634.73 is: 875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.71 : 1,598.99 = 634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.71/1,598.99 = 634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.71x = 1,598.99 × 634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.71x = 1,014,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,915.75/1,158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.91

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