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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.45, 1,736.33 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.45, 1,736.33 and 377.18 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.45 : 1,736.33 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.45/1,736.33 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.45x = 1,736.33 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.45x = 654,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,903.08/1,157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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