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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.13, 1,735.56 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.13, 1,735.56 and 387.63 is: 581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.13 : 1,735.56 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.13/1,735.56 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.13x = 1,735.56 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.13x = 672,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,755.12/1,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.40

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