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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.90, 1,599.21 and 1,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.90, 1,599.21 and 1,066.02 is: 1,471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.90 : 1,599.21 = 1,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.90/1,599.21 = 1,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.90x = 1,599.21 × 1,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.90x = 1,704,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,789.84/1,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.04

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