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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.77, 1,597.45 and 660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.77, 1,597.45 and 660.14 is: 910.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.77 : 1,597.45 = 660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.77/1,597.45 = 660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.77x = 1,597.45 × 660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.77x = 1,054,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,546.33/1,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.84

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