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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.40, 2,209.26 and 1,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.40, 2,209.26 and 1,158.34 is: 1,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.40 : 2,209.26 = 1,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.40/2,209.26 = 1,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.40x = 2,209.26 × 1,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.40x = 2,559,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,074.23/1,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.02

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