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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.85, 1,736.78 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.85, 1,736.78 and 336.14 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.85 : 1,736.78 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.85/1,736.78 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.85x = 1,736.78 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.85x = 583,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,801.23/1,157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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