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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.01, 1,735.47 and 426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.01, 1,735.47 and 426.27 is: 639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.01 : 1,735.47 = 426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.01/1,735.47 = 426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.01x = 1,735.47 × 426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.01x = 739,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,778.80/1,157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.39

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