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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.17, 1,735.76 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.17, 1,735.76 and 335.46 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.17 : 1,735.76 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.17/1,735.76 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.17x = 1,735.76 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.17x = 582,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,275.63/1,157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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