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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.83, 1,737.14 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.83, 1,737.14 and 336.15 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.83 : 1,737.14 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.83/1,737.14 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.83x = 1,737.14 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.83x = 583,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,936.11/1,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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