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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.43, 1,596.81 and 714.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.43, 1,596.81 and 714.57 is: 985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.43 : 1,596.81 = 714.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.43/1,596.81 = 714.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.43x = 1,596.81 × 714.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.43x = 1,141,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,032.52/1,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.83

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