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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.14, 1,734.46 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.14, 1,734.46 and 334.45 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.14 : 1,734.46 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.14/1,734.46 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.14x = 1,734.46 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.14x = 580,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,083.60/1,156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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