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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.46, 1,736.12 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.46, 1,736.12 and 335.74 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.46 : 1,736.12 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.46/1,736.12 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.46x = 1,736.12 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.46x = 582,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,884.93/1,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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