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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.41, 1,937.69 and 1,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.41, 1,937.69 and 1,158.30 is: 1,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.41 : 1,937.69 = 1,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.41/1,937.69 = 1,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.41x = 1,937.69 × 1,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.41x = 2,244,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,420.54/1,407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.72

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