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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.92, 1,597.89 and 660.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.92, 1,597.89 and 660.51 is: 911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.92 : 1,597.89 = 660.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.92/1,597.89 = 660.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.92x = 1,597.89 × 660.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.92x = 1,055,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,424.80/1,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.49

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