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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.24, 1,597.06 and 659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.24, 1,597.06 and 659.96 is: 910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.24 : 1,597.06 = 659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.24/1,597.06 = 659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.24x = 1,597.06 × 659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.24x = 1,053,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,995.72/1,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.78

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