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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.34, 1,737.18 and 671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.34, 1,737.18 and 671.34 is: 1,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.34 : 1,737.18 = 671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.34/1,737.18 = 671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.34x = 1,737.18 × 671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.34x = 1,166,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,238.42/1,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.69

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