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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.88, 1,736.84 and 377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.88, 1,736.84 and 377.89 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.88 : 1,736.84 = 377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.88/1,736.84 = 377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.88x = 1,736.84 × 377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.88x = 656,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,334.47/1,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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