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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.27, 1,735.91 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.27, 1,735.91 and 335.55 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.27 : 1,735.91 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.27/1,735.91 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.27x = 1,735.91 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.27x = 582,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,482.92/1,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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