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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.46, 1,597.36 and 653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.46, 1,597.36 and 653.36 is: 901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.46 : 1,597.36 = 653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.46/1,597.36 = 653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.46x = 1,597.36 × 653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.46x = 1,043,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,651.13/1,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.67

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