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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.92, 1,599.45 and 804.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.92, 1,599.45 and 804.75 is: 1,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.92 : 1,599.45 = 804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.92/1,599.45 = 804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.92x = 1,599.45 × 804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.92x = 1,287,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,157.37/1,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.65

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