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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.91, 1,597.90 and 660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.91, 1,597.90 and 660.54 is: 911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.91 : 1,597.90 = 660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.91/1,597.90 = 660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.91x = 1,597.90 × 660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.91x = 1,055,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,475.31/1,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.53

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