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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157, 1,735.24 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157, 1,735.24 and 335.09 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157 : 1,735.24 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157/1,735.24 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157x = 1,735.24 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157x = 581,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,461.57/1,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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