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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.76, 1,598.49 and 785.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.76, 1,598.49 and 785.61 is: 1,083.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.76 : 1,598.49 = 785.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.76/1,598.49 = 785.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.76x = 1,598.49 × 785.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.76x = 1,255,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,789.73/1,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.74

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