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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.73, 1,599.08 and 686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.73, 1,599.08 and 686.62 is: 947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.73 : 1,599.08 = 686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.73/1,599.08 = 686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.73x = 1,599.08 × 686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.73x = 1,097,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,952.88/1,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.55

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