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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.85, 1,733.82 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.85, 1,733.82 and 334.18 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.85 : 1,733.82 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.85/1,733.82 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.85x = 1,733.82 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.85x = 579,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,407.97/1,155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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