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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.14, 1,734.01 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.14, 1,734.01 and 376.03 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.14 : 1,734.01 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.14/1,734.01 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.14x = 1,734.01 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.14x = 652,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,034.51/1,156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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