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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.41, 1,736.37 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.41, 1,736.37 and 335.68 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.41 : 1,736.37 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.41/1,736.37 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.41x = 1,736.37 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.41x = 582,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,864.68/1,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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