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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.02, 1,735.27 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.02, 1,735.27 and 335.11 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.02 : 1,735.27 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.02/1,735.27 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.02x = 1,735.27 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.02x = 581,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,495.98/1,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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