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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.87, 1,599.52 and 716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.87, 1,599.52 and 716.50 is: 988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.87 : 1,599.52 = 716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.87/1,599.52 = 716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.87x = 1,599.52 × 716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.87x = 1,146,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,056.08/1,158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.94

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