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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.13, 1,734.43 and 571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.13, 1,734.43 and 571.11 is: 856.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.13 : 1,734.43 = 571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.13/1,734.43 = 571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.13x = 1,734.43 × 571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.13x = 990,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,550.32/1,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.78

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