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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.99, 2,357.25 and 1,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.99, 2,357.25 and 1,158.87 is: 1,736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.99 : 2,357.25 = 1,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.99/2,357.25 = 1,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.99x = 2,357.25 × 1,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.99x = 2,731,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,746.31/1,572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.66

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