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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.52, 1,736.15 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.52, 1,736.15 and 377.49 is: 566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.52 : 1,736.15 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.52/1,736.15 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.52x = 1,736.15 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.52x = 655,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,371.53/1,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.19

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