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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.54, 1,735.22 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.54, 1,735.22 and 387.50 is: 580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.54 : 1,735.22 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.54/1,735.22 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.54x = 1,735.22 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.54x = 672,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,397.75/1,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.89

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