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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.24, 1,734.32 and 1,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.24, 1,734.32 and 1,058.74 is: 1,579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.24 : 1,734.32 = 1,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.24/1,734.32 = 1,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.24x = 1,734.32 × 1,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.24x = 1,836,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,193.96/1,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.88

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