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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.73, 1,736.25 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.73, 1,736.25 and 336.08 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.73 : 1,736.25 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.73/1,736.25 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.73x = 1,736.25 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.73x = 583,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,510.22/1,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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