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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.77, 1,735.48 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.77, 1,735.48 and 426.84 is: 639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.77 : 1,735.48 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.77/1,735.48 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.77x = 1,735.48 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.77x = 740,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,772.28/1,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.83

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