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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.08, 1,734.21 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.08, 1,734.21 and 334.34 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.08 : 1,734.21 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.08/1,734.21 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.08x = 1,734.21 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.08x = 579,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,807.10/1,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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