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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.77, 1,597.64 and 660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.77, 1,597.64 and 660.39 is: 911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.77 : 1,597.64 = 660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.77/1,597.64 = 660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.77x = 1,597.64 × 660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.77x = 1,055,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,065.48/1,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.29

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