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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.15, 1,734.24 and 497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.15, 1,734.24 and 497.99 is: 746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.15 : 1,734.24 = 497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.15/1,734.24 = 497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.15x = 1,734.24 × 497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.15x = 863,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,627.82/1,156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.99

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