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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.94, 1,597.98 and 660.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.94, 1,597.98 and 660.53 is: 911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.94 : 1,597.98 = 660.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.94/1,597.98 = 660.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.94x = 1,597.98 × 660.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.94x = 1,055,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,505.74/1,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.54

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