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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.98, 1,736.93 and 1,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.98, 1,736.93 and 1,004.18 is: 1,504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.98 : 1,736.93 = 1,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.98/1,736.93 = 1,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.98x = 1,736.93 × 1,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.98x = 1,744,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,193.20/1,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.94

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