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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.90, 1,597.64 and 716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.90, 1,597.64 and 716.55 is: 987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.90 : 1,597.64 = 716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.90/1,597.64 = 716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.90x = 1,597.64 × 716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.90x = 1,144,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,785.36/1,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.82

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