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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.78, 1,735.70 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.78, 1,735.70 and 508.02 is: 761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.78 : 1,735.70 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.78/1,735.70 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.78x = 1,735.70 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.78x = 881,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,770.31/1,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.60

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