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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.75, 1,735.40 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.75, 1,735.40 and 387.25 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.75 : 1,735.40 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.75/1,735.40 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.75x = 1,735.40 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.75x = 672,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,033.65/1,156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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