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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.12, 1,735.88 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.12, 1,735.88 and 376.90 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.12 : 1,735.88 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.12/1,735.88 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.12x = 1,735.88 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.12x = 654,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,258.83/1,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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