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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.10, 1,735.02 and 507.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.10, 1,735.02 and 507.07 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.10 : 1,735.02 = 507.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.10/1,735.02 = 507.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.10x = 1,735.02 × 507.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.10x = 879,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,776.59/1,157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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