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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.56, 1,597.52 and 660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.56, 1,597.52 and 660.35 is: 911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.56 : 1,597.52 = 660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.56/1,597.52 = 660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.56x = 1,597.52 × 660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.56x = 1,054,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,927.98/1,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.34

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