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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.92, 1,737.32 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.92, 1,737.32 and 427.56 is: 641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.92 : 1,737.32 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.92/1,737.32 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.92x = 1,737.32 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.92x = 742,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,808.54/1,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.50

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