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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157, 1,735.50 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157, 1,735.50 and 387.52 is: 581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157 : 1,735.50 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157/1,735.50 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157x = 1,735.50 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157x = 672,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,540.96/1,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.28

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