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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.27, 1,735.97 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.27, 1,735.97 and 417.04 is: 625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.27 : 1,735.97 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.27/1,735.97 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.27x = 1,735.97 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.27x = 723,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,962.50/1,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.58

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