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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.50, 1,737.06 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.50, 1,737.06 and 508.42 is: 762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.50 : 1,737.06 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.50/1,737.06 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.50x = 1,737.06 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.50x = 883,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,156.05/1,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.99

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