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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.81, 1,596.43 and 708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.81, 1,596.43 and 708.67 is: 977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.81 : 1,596.43 = 708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.81/1,596.43 = 708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.81x = 1,596.43 × 708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.81x = 1,131,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,342.05/1,156.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.98

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