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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.09, 1,734.44 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.09, 1,734.44 and 334.43 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.09 : 1,734.44 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.09/1,734.44 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.09x = 1,734.44 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.09x = 580,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,038.42/1,156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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