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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.00, 1,734.28 and 791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.00, 1,734.28 and 791.69 is: 1,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.00 : 1,734.28 = 791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.00/1,734.28 = 791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.00x = 1,734.28 × 791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.00x = 1,373,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,001.48/1,157.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.70

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