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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.92, 1,598.04 and 738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.92, 1,598.04 and 738.80 is: 1,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.92 : 1,598.04 = 738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.92/1,598.04 = 738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.92x = 1,598.04 × 738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.92x = 1,180,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,635.95/1,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.74

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