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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.06, 1,736.30 and 609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.06, 1,736.30 and 609.64 is: 914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.06 : 1,736.30 = 609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.06/1,736.30 = 609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.06x = 1,736.30 × 609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.06x = 1,058,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,515.12/1,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.83

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