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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.60, 1,599 and 686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.60, 1,599 and 686.64 is: 947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.60 : 1,599 = 686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.60/1,599 = 686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.60x = 1,599 × 686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.60x = 1,097,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,937.36/1,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.64

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