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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.06, 1,734.27 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.06, 1,734.27 and 498.62 is: 747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.06 : 1,734.27 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.06/1,734.27 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.06x = 1,734.27 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.06x = 864,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,733.04/1,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.36

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