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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.58, 1,733.68 and 745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.58, 1,733.68 and 745.49 is: 1,116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.58 : 1,733.68 = 745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.58/1,733.68 = 745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.58x = 1,733.68 × 745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.58x = 1,292,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,441.10/1,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.50

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