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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.94, 1,737.69 and 610.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.94, 1,737.69 and 610.78 is: 915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.94 : 1,737.69 = 610.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.94/1,737.69 = 610.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.94x = 1,737.69 × 610.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.94x = 1,061,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,346.30/1,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.79

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