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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.52, 1,734.90 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.52, 1,734.90 and 387.02 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.52 : 1,734.90 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.52/1,734.90 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.52x = 1,734.90 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.52x = 671,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,441.00/1,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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