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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.65, 1,597.23 and 685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.65, 1,597.23 and 685.34 is: 945.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.65 : 1,597.23 = 685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.65/1,597.23 = 685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.65x = 1,597.23 × 685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.65x = 1,094,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,645.89/1,157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.57

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