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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.28, 1,735.84 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.28, 1,735.84 and 366.64 is: 549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.28 : 1,735.84 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.28/1,735.84 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.28x = 1,735.84 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.28x = 636,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,428.38/1,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.93

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