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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.84, 1,599.04 and 654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.84, 1,599.04 and 654.64 is: 903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.84 : 1,599.04 = 654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.84/1,599.04 = 654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.84x = 1,599.04 × 654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.84x = 1,046,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,795.55/1,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.31

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