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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.91, 1,599.01 and 739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.91, 1,599.01 and 739.46 is: 1,020.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.91 : 1,599.01 = 739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.91/1,599.01 = 739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.91x = 1,599.01 × 739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.91x = 1,182,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,406.08/1,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.28

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