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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.48, 1,597.30 and 691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.48, 1,597.30 and 691.64 is: 954.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.48 : 1,597.30 = 691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.48/1,597.30 = 691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.48x = 1,597.30 × 691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.48x = 1,104,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,756.57/1,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.45

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