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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.82, 1,736.76 and 508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.82, 1,736.76 and 508.40 is: 762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.82 : 1,736.76 = 508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.82/1,736.76 = 508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.82x = 1,736.76 × 508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.82x = 882,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,966.24/1,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.61

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