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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.46, 2,199.88 and 1,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.46, 2,199.88 and 1,158.34 is: 1,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.46 : 2,199.88 = 1,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.46/2,199.88 = 1,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.46x = 2,199.88 × 1,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.46x = 2,548,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,209.00/1,465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.85

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