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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.54, 1,596.45 and 715.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.54, 1,596.45 and 715.55 is: 986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.54 : 1,596.45 = 715.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.54/1,596.45 = 715.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.54x = 1,596.45 × 715.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.54x = 1,142,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,331.82/1,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.87

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