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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.00, 1,735.13 and 507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.00, 1,735.13 and 507.56 is: 761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.00 : 1,735.13 = 507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.00/1,735.13 = 507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.00x = 1,735.13 × 507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.00x = 880,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,675.18/1,157.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.17

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