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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.39, 1,734.39 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.39, 1,734.39 and 376.28 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.39 : 1,734.39 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.39/1,734.39 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.39x = 1,734.39 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.39x = 652,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,616.27/1,156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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