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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.77, 1,736.65 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.77, 1,736.65 and 336.05 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.77 : 1,736.65 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.77/1,736.65 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.77x = 1,736.65 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.77x = 583,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,601.23/1,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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