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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.19, 1,734.30 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.19, 1,734.30 and 386.69 is: 580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.19 : 1,734.30 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.19/1,734.30 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.19x = 1,734.30 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.19x = 670,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,636.47/1,156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.04

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