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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.56, 1,738.90 and 644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.56, 1,738.90 and 644.28 is: 967.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.56 : 1,738.90 = 644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.56/1,738.90 = 644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.56x = 1,738.90 × 644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.56x = 1,120,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,338.49/1,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.84

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