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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.34, 1,736.10 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.34, 1,736.10 and 335.62 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.34 : 1,736.10 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.34/1,736.10 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.34x = 1,736.10 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.34x = 582,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,669.88/1,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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