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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.65, 1,736.46 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.65, 1,736.46 and 291.96 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.65 : 1,736.46 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.65/1,736.46 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.65x = 1,736.46 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.65x = 506,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,976.86/1,157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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