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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.22, 1,736.04 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.22, 1,736.04 and 335.64 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.22 : 1,736.04 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.22/1,736.04 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.22x = 1,736.04 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.22x = 582,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,684.47/1,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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