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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.36, 1,597.45 and 715.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.36, 1,597.45 and 715.00 is: 986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.36 : 1,597.45 = 715.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.36/1,597.45 = 715.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.36x = 1,597.45 × 715.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.36x = 1,142,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,177.79/1,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.88

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