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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.88, 2,615.21 and 1,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.88, 2,615.21 and 1,158.28 is: 1,738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.88 : 2,615.21 = 1,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.88/2,615.21 = 1,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.88x = 2,615.21 × 1,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.88x = 3,029,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,145.44/1,742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.01

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