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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.86, 1,729.59 and 1,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.86, 1,729.59 and 1,001.99 is: 1,495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.86 : 1,729.59 = 1,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.86/1,729.59 = 1,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.86x = 1,729.59 × 1,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.86x = 1,733,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,026.87/1,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.46

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