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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.12, 1,734.36 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.12, 1,734.36 and 334.40 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.12 : 1,734.36 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.12/1,734.36 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.12x = 1,734.36 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.12x = 579,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,969.98/1,156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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