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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.36, 1,734.54 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.36, 1,734.54 and 376.43 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.36 : 1,734.54 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.36/1,734.54 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.36x = 1,734.54 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.36x = 652,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,932.89/1,156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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