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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.56, 1,732.05 and 695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.56, 1,732.05 and 695.65 is: 1,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.56 : 1,732.05 = 695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.56/1,732.05 = 695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.56x = 1,732.05 × 695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.56x = 1,204,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,900.58/1,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.90

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