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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.65, 1,598.54 and 660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.65, 1,598.54 and 660.93 is: 911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.65 : 1,598.54 = 660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.65/1,598.54 = 660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.65x = 1,598.54 × 660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.65x = 1,056,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,523.04/1,158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.86

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