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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.38, 1,597.28 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.38, 1,597.28 and 660.04 is: 910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.38 : 1,597.28 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.38/1,597.28 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.38x = 1,597.28 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.38x = 1,054,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,268.69/1,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.91

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