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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.48, 1,596.39 and 737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.48, 1,596.39 and 737.70 is: 1,017.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.48 : 1,596.39 = 737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.48/1,596.39 = 737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.48x = 1,596.39 × 737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.48x = 1,177,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,656.90/1,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.43

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