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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.91, 1,736.78 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.91, 1,736.78 and 336.17 is: 504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.91 : 1,736.78 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.91/1,736.78 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.91x = 1,736.78 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.91x = 583,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,842.97/1,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.22

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