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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.77, 1,736.83 and 377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.77, 1,736.83 and 377.59 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.77 : 1,736.83 = 377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.77/1,736.83 = 377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.77x = 1,736.83 × 377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.77x = 655,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,810.58/1,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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