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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.06, 1,733.96 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.06, 1,733.96 and 386.62 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.06 : 1,733.96 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.06/1,733.96 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.06x = 1,733.96 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.06x = 670,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,383.62/1,156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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