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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.05, 1,735.26 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.05, 1,735.26 and 507.63 is: 761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.05 : 1,735.26 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.05/1,735.26 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.05x = 1,735.26 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.05x = 880,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,870.03/1,157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.31

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