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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.95, 1,735.83 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.95, 1,735.83 and 335.27 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.95 : 1,735.83 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.95/1,735.83 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.95x = 1,735.83 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.95x = 581,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,976.06/1,156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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