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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.50, 1,736.34 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.50, 1,736.34 and 388 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.50 : 1,736.34 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.50/1,736.34 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.50x = 1,736.34 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.50x = 673,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,699.92/1,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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