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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.26, 2,064.21 and 1,158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.26, 2,064.21 and 1,158.41 is: 1,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.26 : 2,064.21 = 1,158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.26/2,064.21 = 1,158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.26x = 2,064.21 × 1,158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.26x = 2,391,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,201.51/1,495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.19

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