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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.35, 1,736.12 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.35, 1,736.12 and 335.64 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.35 : 1,736.12 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.35/1,736.12 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.35x = 1,736.12 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.35x = 582,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,700.96/1,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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