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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.48, 1,736.29 and 427.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.48, 1,736.29 and 427.57 is: 641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.48 : 1,736.29 = 427.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.48/1,736.29 = 427.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.48x = 1,736.29 × 427.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.48x = 742,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,376.83/1,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.38

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