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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.04, 1,735.59 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.04, 1,735.59 and 335.34 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.04 : 1,735.59 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.04/1,735.59 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.04x = 1,735.59 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.04x = 582,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,012.75/1,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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