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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.91, 1,733.96 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.91, 1,733.96 and 334.20 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.91 : 1,733.96 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.91/1,733.96 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.91x = 1,733.96 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.91x = 579,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,489.43/1,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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