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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.48, 1,596.88 and 708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.48, 1,596.88 and 708.94 is: 978.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.48 : 1,596.88 = 708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.48/1,596.88 = 708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.48x = 1,596.88 × 708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.48x = 1,132,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,088.56/1,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.06

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