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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.45, 1,597.39 and 660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.45, 1,597.39 and 660.09 is: 910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.45 : 1,597.39 = 660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.45/1,597.39 = 660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.45x = 1,597.39 × 660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.45x = 1,054,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,417.86/1,157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.98

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