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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.78, 1,597.47 and 660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.78, 1,597.47 and 660.33 is: 911.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.78 : 1,597.47 = 660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.78/1,597.47 = 660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.78x = 1,597.47 × 660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.78x = 1,054,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,857.37/1,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.11

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