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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.67, 1,736.20 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.67, 1,736.20 and 508.86 is: 763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.67 : 1,736.20 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.67/1,736.20 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.67x = 1,736.20 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.67x = 883,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,482.73/1,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.16

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