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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.79, 1,596.55 and 737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.79, 1,596.55 and 737.32 is: 1,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.79 : 1,596.55 = 737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.79/1,596.55 = 737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.79x = 1,596.55 × 737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.79x = 1,177,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,168.25/1,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.62

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