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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.97, 1,733.85 and 693.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.97, 1,733.85 and 693.57 is: 1,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.97 : 1,733.85 = 693.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.97/1,733.85 = 693.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.97x = 1,733.85 × 693.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.97x = 1,202,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,546.34/1,157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.50

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