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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.69, 1,595.17 and 658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.69, 1,595.17 and 658.50 is: 908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.69 : 1,595.17 = 658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.69/1,595.17 = 658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.69x = 1,595.17 × 658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.69x = 1,050,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,425.89/1,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.91

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