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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.90, 1,599.30 and 634.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.90, 1,599.30 and 634.94 is: 876.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.90 : 1,599.30 = 634.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.90/1,599.30 = 634.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.90x = 1,599.30 × 634.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.90x = 1,015,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,459.54/1,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.23

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