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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.56, 1,736.64 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.56, 1,736.64 and 335.90 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.56 : 1,736.64 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.56/1,736.64 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.56x = 1,736.64 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.56x = 583,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,327.01/1,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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