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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.81, 1,597.76 and 715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.81, 1,597.76 and 715.75 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.81 : 1,597.76 = 715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.81/1,597.76 = 715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.81x = 1,597.76 × 715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.81x = 1,143,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,591.83/1,157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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