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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.84, 1,736.78 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.84, 1,736.78 and 292.13 is: 438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.84 : 1,736.78 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.84/1,736.78 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.84x = 1,736.78 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.84x = 507,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,355.40/1,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.19

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