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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.23, 1,597.02 and 659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.23, 1,597.02 and 659.95 is: 910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.23 : 1,597.02 = 659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.23/1,597.02 = 659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.23x = 1,597.02 × 659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.23x = 1,053,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,953.35/1,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.76

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