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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.07, 2,358.18 and 1,158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.07, 2,358.18 and 1,158.03 is: 1,743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.07 : 2,358.18 = 1,158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.07/2,358.18 = 1,158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.07x = 2,358.18 × 1,158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.07x = 2,730,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,843.19/1,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.76

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