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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.43, 1,736.13 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.43, 1,736.13 and 335.70 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.43 : 1,736.13 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.43/1,736.13 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.43x = 1,736.13 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.43x = 582,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,818.84/1,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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