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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.95, 1,598.91 and 739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.95, 1,598.91 and 739.32 is: 1,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.95 : 1,598.91 = 739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.95/1,598.91 = 739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.95x = 1,598.91 × 739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.95x = 1,182,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,106.14/1,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.98

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