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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.56, 1,745.66 and 957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.56, 1,745.66 and 957.64 is: 1,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.56 : 1,745.66 = 957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.56/1,745.66 = 957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.56x = 1,745.66 × 957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.56x = 1,671,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,713.84/1,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.92

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