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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.19, 1,734.59 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.19, 1,734.59 and 334.53 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.19 : 1,734.59 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.19/1,734.59 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.19x = 1,734.59 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.19x = 580,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,270.72/1,156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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