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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.49, 1,597.31 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.49, 1,597.31 and 660.12 is: 910.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.49 : 1,597.31 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.49/1,597.31 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.49x = 1,597.31 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.49x = 1,054,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,416.28/1,157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.95

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