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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.08, 1,596.50 and 708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.08, 1,596.50 and 708.84 is: 978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.08 : 1,596.50 = 708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.08/1,596.50 = 708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.08x = 1,596.50 × 708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.08x = 1,131,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,663.06/1,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.03

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