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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.72, 1,725.51 and 1,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.72, 1,725.51 and 1,155.48 is: 1,720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.72 : 1,725.51 = 1,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.72/1,725.51 = 1,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.72x = 1,725.51 × 1,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.72x = 1,993,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,792.29/1,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.69

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