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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.89, 1,737.09 and 336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.89, 1,737.09 and 336.19 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.89 : 1,737.09 = 336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.89/1,737.09 = 336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.89x = 1,737.09 × 336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.89x = 583,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,992.29/1,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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