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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.92, 1,597.44 and 660.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.92, 1,597.44 and 660.13 is: 910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.92 : 1,597.44 = 660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.92/1,597.44 = 660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.92x = 1,597.44 × 660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.92x = 1,054,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,518.07/1,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.70

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