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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.76, 1,738.41 and 672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.76, 1,738.41 and 672.22 is: 1,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.76 : 1,738.41 = 672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.76/1,738.41 = 672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.76x = 1,738.41 × 672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.76x = 1,168,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,593.97/1,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.49

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