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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156, 1,734 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156, 1,734 and 386.52 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156 : 1,734 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156/1,734 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156x = 1,734 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156x = 670,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,225.68/1,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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