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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.95, 1,597.77 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.95, 1,597.77 and 660.64 is: 911.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.95 : 1,597.77 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.95/1,597.77 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.95x = 1,597.77 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.95x = 1,055,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,550.77/1,157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.57

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