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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.82, 1,736.75 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.82, 1,736.75 and 388.32 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.82 : 1,736.75 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.82/1,736.75 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.82x = 1,736.75 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.82x = 674,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,412.82/1,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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