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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.23, 1,598.56 and 660.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.23, 1,598.56 and 660.91 is: 912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.23 : 1,598.56 = 660.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.23/1,598.56 = 660.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.23x = 1,598.56 × 660.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.23x = 1,056,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,498.64/1,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.17

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