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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.32, 1,597.38 and 660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.32, 1,597.38 and 660.25 is: 911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.32 : 1,597.38 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.32/1,597.38 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.32x = 1,597.38 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.32x = 1,054,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,670.15/1,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.30

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