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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.01, 1,598.10 and 660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.01, 1,598.10 and 660.73 is: 911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.01 : 1,598.10 = 660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.01/1,598.10 = 660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.01x = 1,598.10 × 660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.01x = 1,055,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,906.14/1,158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.83

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