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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.62, 1,736.60 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.62, 1,736.60 and 335.79 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.62 : 1,736.60 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.62/1,736.60 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.62x = 1,736.60 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.62x = 583,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,128.71/1,157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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