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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.12, 1,736.40 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.12, 1,736.40 and 473.12 is: 709.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.12 : 1,736.40 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.12/1,736.40 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.12x = 1,736.40 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.12x = 821,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,525.57/1,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.97

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