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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.06, 1,735.88 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.06, 1,735.88 and 335.40 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.06 : 1,735.88 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.06/1,735.88 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.06x = 1,735.88 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.06x = 582,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,214.15/1,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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