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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.87, 1,598.14 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.87, 1,598.14 and 715.50 is: 987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.87 : 1,598.14 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.87/1,598.14 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.87x = 1,598.14 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.87x = 1,143,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,465.59/1,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.56

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