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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.58, 2,283.36 and 1,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.58, 2,283.36 and 1,158.35 is: 1,733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.58 : 2,283.36 = 1,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.58/2,283.36 = 1,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.58x = 2,283.36 × 1,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.58x = 2,644,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,914.30/1,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.71

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