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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.44, 1,597.20 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.44, 1,597.20 and 660.08 is: 910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.44 : 1,597.20 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.44/1,597.20 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.44x = 1,597.20 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.44x = 1,054,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,279.78/1,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.87

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