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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.41, 1,734.87 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.41, 1,734.87 and 334.68 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.41 : 1,734.87 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.41/1,734.87 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.41x = 1,734.87 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.41x = 580,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,626.29/1,156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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