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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.47, 2,628.15 and 1,158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.47, 2,628.15 and 1,158.29 is: 1,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.47 : 2,628.15 = 1,158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.47/2,628.15 = 1,158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.47x = 2,628.15 × 1,158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.47x = 3,044,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,166.43/1,904.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.43

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