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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.68, 1,737.18 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.68, 1,737.18 and 427.16 is: 640.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.68 : 1,737.18 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.68/1,737.18 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.68x = 1,737.18 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.68x = 742,053.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,053.81/1,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.98

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