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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.31, 1,735.95 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.31, 1,735.95 and 335.58 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.31 : 1,735.95 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.31/1,735.95 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.31x = 1,735.95 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.31x = 582,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,550.10/1,157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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