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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.41, 1,702.55 and 1,158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.41, 1,702.55 and 1,158.81 is: 1,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.41 : 1,702.55 = 1,158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.41/1,702.55 = 1,158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.41x = 1,702.55 × 1,158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.41x = 1,972,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,926.17/1,234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.27

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