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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.41, 1,807.42 and 1,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.41, 1,807.42 and 1,158.66 is: 1,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.41 : 1,807.42 = 1,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.41/1,807.42 = 1,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.41x = 1,807.42 × 1,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.41x = 2,094,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,185.26/1,311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.90

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