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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.46, 1,737.45 and 609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.46, 1,737.45 and 609.49 is: 914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.46 : 1,737.45 = 609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.46/1,737.45 = 609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.46x = 1,737.45 × 609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.46x = 1,058,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,960.57/1,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.90

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