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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.75, 1,599.17 and 661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.75, 1,599.17 and 661.41 is: 912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.75 : 1,599.17 = 661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.75/1,599.17 = 661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.75x = 1,599.17 × 661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.75x = 1,057,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,703.72/1,158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.80

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