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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.51, 1,734.40 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.51, 1,734.40 and 334.56 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.51 : 1,734.40 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.51/1,734.40 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.51x = 1,734.40 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.51x = 580,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,260.86/1,156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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