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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.76, 1,736.36 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.76, 1,736.36 and 335.81 is: 503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.76 : 1,736.36 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.76/1,736.36 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.76x = 1,736.36 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.76x = 583,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,087.05/1,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.63

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