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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.43, 1,597.07 and 653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.43, 1,597.07 and 653.26 is: 901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.43 : 1,597.07 = 653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.43/1,597.07 = 653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.43x = 1,597.07 × 653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.43x = 1,043,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,301.95/1,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.40

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