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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.95, 1,733.72 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.95, 1,733.72 and 334.34 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.95 : 1,733.72 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.95/1,733.72 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.95x = 1,733.72 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.95x = 579,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,651.94/1,155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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