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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.36, 1,736.04 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.36, 1,736.04 and 377.43 is: 566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.36 : 1,736.04 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.36/1,736.04 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.36x = 1,736.04 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.36x = 655,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,233.58/1,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.15

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