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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.08, 1,953.48 and 1,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.08, 1,953.48 and 1,158.80 is: 1,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.08 : 1,953.48 = 1,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.08/1,953.48 = 1,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.08x = 1,953.48 × 1,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.08x = 2,263,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,692.62/1,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.52

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