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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.49, 1,598.70 and 661.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.49, 1,598.70 and 661.29 is: 912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.49 : 1,598.70 = 661.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.49/1,598.70 = 661.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.49x = 1,598.70 × 661.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.49x = 1,057,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,204.32/1,158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.57

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