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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.26, 1,734.11 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.26, 1,734.11 and 334.31 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.26 : 1,734.11 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.26/1,734.11 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.26x = 1,734.11 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.26x = 579,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,726.81/1,156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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