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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.47, 1,598.67 and 661.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.47, 1,598.67 and 661.07 is: 912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.47 : 1,598.67 = 661.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.47/1,598.67 = 661.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.47x = 1,598.67 × 661.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.47x = 1,056,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,827.78/1,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.26

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