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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.69, 1,599.03 and 661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.69, 1,599.03 and 661.44 is: 912.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.69 : 1,599.03 = 661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.69/1,599.03 = 661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.69x = 1,599.03 × 661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.69x = 1,057,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,662.40/1,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.81

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