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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.74, 1,736.88 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.74, 1,736.88 and 336.03 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.74 : 1,736.88 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.74/1,736.88 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.74x = 1,736.88 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.74x = 583,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,636.01/1,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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