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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.31, 1,597.17 and 660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.31, 1,597.17 and 660.06 is: 910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.31 : 1,597.17 = 660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.31/1,597.17 = 660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.31x = 1,597.17 × 660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.31x = 1,054,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,228.03/1,157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.93

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