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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.92, 1,599.97 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.92, 1,599.97 and 767.08 is: 1,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.92 : 1,599.97 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.92/1,599.97 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.92x = 1,599.97 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.92x = 1,227,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,304.99/1,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.01

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