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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.89, 1,738.74 and 1,099.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.89, 1,738.74 and 1,099.43 is: 1,650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.89 : 1,738.74 = 1,099.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.89/1,738.74 = 1,099.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.89x = 1,738.74 × 1,099.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.89x = 1,911,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,622.92/1,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.95

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