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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.80, 1,599.14 and 716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.80, 1,599.14 and 716.96 is: 989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.80 : 1,599.14 = 716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.80/1,599.14 = 716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.80x = 1,599.14 × 716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.80x = 1,146,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,513.21/1,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.40

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