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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.57, 1,736.31 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.57, 1,736.31 and 427.13 is: 640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.57 : 1,736.31 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.57/1,736.31 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.57x = 1,736.31 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.57x = 741,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,621.41/1,157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.67

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