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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.96, 1,599.33 and 661.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.96, 1,599.33 and 661.53 is: 912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.96 : 1,599.33 = 661.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.96/1,599.33 = 661.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.96x = 1,599.33 × 661.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.96x = 1,058,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,004.77/1,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.89

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