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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.88, 1,736.98 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.88, 1,736.98 and 671.16 is: 1,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.88 : 1,736.98 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.88/1,736.98 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.88x = 1,736.98 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.88x = 1,165,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,791.50/1,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.83

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