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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.64, 1,736.72 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.64, 1,736.72 and 335.94 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.64 : 1,736.72 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.64/1,736.72 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.64x = 1,736.72 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.64x = 583,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,432.04/1,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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