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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.84, 1,599.03 and 693.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.84, 1,599.03 and 693.09 is: 956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.84 : 1,599.03 = 693.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.84/1,599.03 = 693.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.84x = 1,599.03 × 693.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.84x = 1,108,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,271.70/1,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.36

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