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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.93, 1,735.65 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.93, 1,735.65 and 335.21 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.93 : 1,735.65 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.93/1,735.65 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.93x = 1,735.65 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.93x = 581,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,801.04/1,156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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