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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.59, 1,597.57 and 660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.59, 1,597.57 and 660.25 is: 911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.59 : 1,597.57 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.59/1,597.57 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.59x = 1,597.57 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.59x = 1,054,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,799.65/1,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.20

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