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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.77, 1,736.65 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.77, 1,736.65 and 292.08 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.77 : 1,736.65 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.77/1,736.65 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.77x = 1,736.65 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.77x = 507,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,237.84/1,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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