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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.03, 1,735.55 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.03, 1,735.55 and 291.34 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.03 : 1,735.55 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.03/1,735.55 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.03x = 1,735.55 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.03x = 505,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,635.14/1,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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