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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.95, 1,735.22 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.95, 1,735.22 and 335.34 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.95 : 1,735.22 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.95/1,735.22 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.95x = 1,735.22 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.95x = 581,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,888.67/1,156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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