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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.87, 1,598.76 and 739.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.87, 1,598.76 and 739.02 is: 1,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.87 : 1,598.76 = 739.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.87/1,598.76 = 739.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.87x = 1,598.76 × 739.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.87x = 1,181,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,515.62/1,158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.54

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