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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.99, 1,737.68 and 428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.99, 1,737.68 and 428.08 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.99 : 1,737.68 = 428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.99/1,737.68 = 428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.99x = 1,737.68 × 428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.99x = 743,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,866.05/1,157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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