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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.84, 1,736.76 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.84, 1,736.76 and 388.16 is: 582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.84 : 1,736.76 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.84/1,736.76 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.84x = 1,736.76 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.84x = 674,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,140.76/1,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.24

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