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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.34, 1,735.94 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.34, 1,735.94 and 426.86 is: 640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.34 : 1,735.94 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.34/1,735.94 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.34x = 1,735.94 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.34x = 741,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,003.35/1,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.26

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