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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.94, 1,598.43 and 1,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.94, 1,598.43 and 1,019.62 is: 1,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.94 : 1,598.43 = 1,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.94/1,598.43 = 1,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.94x = 1,598.43 × 1,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.94x = 1,629,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,791.20/1,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.28

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