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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.90, 1,599.12 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.90, 1,599.12 and 661.50 is: 912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.90 : 1,599.12 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.90/1,599.12 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.90x = 1,599.12 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.90x = 1,057,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,817.88/1,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.78

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