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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.99, 1,736.97 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.99, 1,736.97 and 427.16 is: 640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.99 : 1,736.97 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.99/1,736.97 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.99x = 1,736.97 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.99x = 741,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,955.42/1,157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.73

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