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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.32, 1,734.50 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.32, 1,734.50 and 376.32 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.32 : 1,734.50 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.32/1,734.50 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.32x = 1,734.50 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.32x = 652,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,734.49/1,156.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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