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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.91, 1,599.64 and 1,003.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.91, 1,599.64 and 1,003.22 is: 1,384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.91 : 1,599.64 = 1,003.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.91/1,599.64 = 1,003.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.91x = 1,599.64 × 1,003.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.91x = 1,604,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,782.84/1,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.73

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