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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.83, 1,736.93 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.83, 1,736.93 and 377.60 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.83 : 1,736.93 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.83/1,736.93 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.83x = 1,736.93 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.83x = 655,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,870.05/1,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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