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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.88, 1,736.83 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.88, 1,736.83 and 388.38 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.88 : 1,736.83 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.88/1,736.83 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.88x = 1,736.83 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.88x = 674,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,550.04/1,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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