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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.78, 1,736.90 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.78, 1,736.90 and 508.52 is: 762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.78 : 1,736.90 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.78/1,736.90 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.78x = 1,736.90 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.78x = 883,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,248.39/1,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.88

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