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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.88, 2,368.90 and 1,158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.88, 2,368.90 and 1,158.39 is: 1,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.88 : 2,368.90 = 1,158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.88/2,368.90 = 1,158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.88x = 2,368.90 × 1,158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.88x = 2,744,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,095.33/1,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.30

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