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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.97, 1,736.53 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.97, 1,736.53 and 336.02 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.97 : 1,736.53 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.97/1,736.53 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.97x = 1,736.53 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.97x = 583,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,508.81/1,157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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