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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.56, 1,736.08 and 335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.56, 1,736.08 and 335.65 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.56 : 1,736.08 = 335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.56/1,736.08 = 335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.56x = 1,736.08 × 335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.56x = 582,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,715.25/1,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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