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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.40, 1,735.68 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.40, 1,735.68 and 335.64 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.40 : 1,735.68 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.40/1,735.68 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.40x = 1,735.68 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.40x = 582,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,563.64/1,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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