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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.11, 1,737.48 and 914.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.11, 1,737.48 and 914.71 is: 1,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.11 : 1,737.48 = 914.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.11/1,737.48 = 914.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.11x = 1,737.48 × 914.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.11x = 1,589,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,290.33/1,157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.50

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