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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.29, 1,736.21 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.29, 1,736.21 and 335.54 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.29 : 1,736.21 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.29/1,736.21 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.29x = 1,736.21 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.29x = 582,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,573.08/1,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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