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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.91, 1,908.72 and 1,158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.91, 1,908.72 and 1,158.51 is: 1,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.91 : 1,908.72 = 1,158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.91/1,908.72 = 1,158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.91x = 1,908.72 × 1,158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.91x = 2,211,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,271.21/1,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.47

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