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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.12, 1,598.33 and 660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.12, 1,598.33 and 660.69 is: 911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.12 : 1,598.33 = 660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.12/1,598.33 = 660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.12x = 1,598.33 × 660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.12x = 1,056,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,002.30/1,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.82

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