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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.80, 1,737.10 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.80, 1,737.10 and 508.44 is: 762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.80 : 1,737.10 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.80/1,737.10 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.80x = 1,737.10 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.80x = 883,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,211.12/1,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.84

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