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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.77, 1,737.75 and 697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.77, 1,737.75 and 697.07 is: 1,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.77 : 1,737.75 = 697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.77/1,737.75 = 697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.77x = 1,737.75 × 697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.77x = 1,211,333.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,333.39/1,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.36

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