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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.73, 1,599.14 and 661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.73, 1,599.14 and 661.52 is: 912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.73 : 1,599.14 = 661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.73/1,599.14 = 661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.73x = 1,599.14 × 661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.73x = 1,057,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,863.09/1,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.95

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