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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.59, 1,735.17 and 426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.59, 1,735.17 and 426.70 is: 639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.59 : 1,735.17 = 426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.59/1,735.17 = 426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.59x = 1,735.17 × 426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.59x = 740,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,397.04/1,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.60

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