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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.15, 1,597.86 and 660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.15, 1,597.86 and 660.44 is: 911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.15 : 1,597.86 = 660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.15/1,597.86 = 660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.15x = 1,597.86 × 660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.15x = 1,055,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,282.67/1,158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.18

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