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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.40, 1,598.64 and 661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.40, 1,598.64 and 661.12 is: 912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.40 : 1,598.64 = 661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.40/1,598.64 = 661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.40x = 1,598.64 × 661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.40x = 1,056,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,892.88/1,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.37

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