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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.95, 1,599.39 and 635.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.95, 1,599.39 and 635.00 is: 876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.95 : 1,599.39 = 635.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.95/1,599.39 = 635.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.95x = 1,599.39 × 635.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.95x = 1,015,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,604.65/1,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.31

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