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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.32, 1,735.38 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.32, 1,735.38 and 507.32 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.32 : 1,735.38 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.32/1,735.38 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.32x = 1,735.38 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.32x = 880,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,392.98/1,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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