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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.63, 1,597.37 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.63, 1,597.37 and 660.20 is: 910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.63 : 1,597.37 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.63/1,597.37 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.63x = 1,597.37 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.63x = 1,054,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,572.39/1,157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.98

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