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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.68, 1,736.29 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.68, 1,736.29 and 335.76 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.68 : 1,736.29 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.68/1,736.29 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.68x = 1,736.29 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.68x = 582,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,978.52/1,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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