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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.92, 1,737.78 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.92, 1,737.78 and 427.96 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.92 : 1,737.78 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.92/1,737.78 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.92x = 1,737.78 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.92x = 743,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,700.33/1,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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