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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.76, 1,598.52 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.76, 1,598.52 and 716.40 is: 989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.76 : 1,598.52 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.76/1,598.52 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.76x = 1,598.52 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.76x = 1,145,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,179.73/1,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.13

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