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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.76, 1,735.40 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.76, 1,735.40 and 387.28 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.76 : 1,735.40 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.76/1,735.40 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.76x = 1,735.40 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.76x = 672,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,085.71/1,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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