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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.89, 1,872.45 and 1,158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.89, 1,872.45 and 1,158.25 is: 1,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.89 : 1,872.45 = 1,158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.89/1,872.45 = 1,158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.89x = 1,872.45 × 1,158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.89x = 2,168,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,750.06/1,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.51

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