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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.40, 1,734.87 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.40, 1,734.87 and 376.40 is: 564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.40 : 1,734.87 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.40/1,734.87 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.40x = 1,734.87 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.40x = 653,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,005.07/1,156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.69

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