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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.54, 1,598.79 and 661.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.54, 1,598.79 and 661.15 is: 912.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.54 : 1,598.79 = 661.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.54/1,598.79 = 661.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.54x = 1,598.79 × 661.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.54x = 1,057,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,040.01/1,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.39

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