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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.53, 1,734.80 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.53, 1,734.80 and 376.52 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.53 : 1,734.80 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.53/1,734.80 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.53x = 1,734.80 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.53x = 653,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,194.68/1,156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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