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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.18, 2,356.03 and 1,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.18, 2,356.03 and 1,158.06 is: 1,735.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.18 : 2,356.03 = 1,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.18/2,356.03 = 1,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.18x = 2,356.03 × 1,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.18x = 2,728,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,424.10/1,572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.44

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