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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.44, 1,734.68 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.44, 1,734.68 and 386.94 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.44 : 1,734.68 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.44/1,734.68 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.44x = 1,734.68 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.44x = 671,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,217.08/1,156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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