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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.53, 1,736.79 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.53, 1,736.79 and 426.93 is: 640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.53 : 1,736.79 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.53/1,736.79 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.53x = 1,736.79 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.53x = 741,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,487.75/1,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.58

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