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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.02, 2,240.37 and 1,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.02, 2,240.37 and 1,158.54 is: 1,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.02 : 2,240.37 = 1,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.02/2,240.37 = 1,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.02x = 2,240.37 × 1,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.02x = 2,595,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,558.26/1,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.23

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