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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.24, 1,598.56 and 660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.24, 1,598.56 and 660.90 is: 912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.24 : 1,598.56 = 660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.24/1,598.56 = 660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.24x = 1,598.56 × 660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.24x = 1,056,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,486.65/1,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.15

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