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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.39, 1,596.95 and 659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.39, 1,596.95 and 659.93 is: 910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.39 : 1,596.95 = 659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.39/1,596.95 = 659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.39x = 1,596.95 × 659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.39x = 1,053,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,863.93/1,157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.56

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