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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.03, 1,596.99 and 659.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.03, 1,596.99 and 659.83 is: 910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.03 : 1,596.99 = 659.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.03/1,596.99 = 659.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.03x = 1,596.99 × 659.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.03x = 1,053,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,741.91/1,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.73

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