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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.08, 1,735.85 and 507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.08, 1,735.85 and 507.82 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.08 : 1,735.85 = 507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.08/1,735.85 = 507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.08x = 1,735.85 × 507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.08x = 881,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,499.35/1,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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