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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.19, 1,734.10 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.19, 1,734.10 and 376.21 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.19 : 1,734.10 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.19/1,734.10 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.19x = 1,734.10 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.19x = 652,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,385.76/1,156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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