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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.56, 1,597.66 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.56, 1,597.66 and 660.15 is: 911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.56 : 1,597.66 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.56/1,597.66 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.56x = 1,597.66 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.56x = 1,054,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,693.60/1,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.14

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