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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.94, 1,737.27 and 670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.94, 1,737.27 and 670.73 is: 1,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.94 : 1,737.27 = 670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.94/1,737.27 = 670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.94x = 1,737.27 × 670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.94x = 1,165,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,230.42/1,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.30

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