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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.14, 2,060.92 and 1,158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.14, 2,060.92 and 1,158.91 is: 1,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.14 : 2,060.92 = 1,158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.14/2,060.92 = 1,158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.14x = 2,060.92 × 1,158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.14x = 2,388,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,420.80/1,494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.53

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