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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.70, 1,736.47 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.70, 1,736.47 and 292.02 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.70 : 1,736.47 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.70/1,736.47 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.70x = 1,736.47 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.70x = 507,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,083.97/1,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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