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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.33, 2,330.96 and 1,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.33, 2,330.96 and 1,158.10 is: 1,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.33 : 2,330.96 = 1,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.33/2,330.96 = 1,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.33x = 2,330.96 × 1,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.33x = 2,699,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,479.67/1,688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.91

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