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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.97, 1,597.99 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.97, 1,597.99 and 660.60 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.97 : 1,597.99 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.97/1,597.99 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.97x = 1,597.99 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.97x = 1,055,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,632.19/1,157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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