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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.88, 1,597.50 and 715.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.88, 1,597.50 and 715.62 is: 987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.88 : 1,597.50 = 715.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.88/1,597.50 = 715.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.88x = 1,597.50 × 715.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.88x = 1,143,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,202.95/1,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.32

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