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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.46, 1,734.62 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.46, 1,734.62 and 334.74 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.46 : 1,734.62 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.46/1,734.62 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.46x = 1,734.62 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.46x = 580,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,646.70/1,156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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