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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.77, 1,729.24 and 1,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.77, 1,729.24 and 1,035.75 is: 1,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.77 : 1,729.24 = 1,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.77/1,729.24 = 1,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.77x = 1,729.24 × 1,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.77x = 1,791,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,060.33/1,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.66

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