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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.54, 1,734.87 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.54, 1,734.87 and 290.86 is: 436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.54 : 1,734.87 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.54/1,734.87 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.54x = 1,734.87 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.54x = 504,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,604.29/1,156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.31

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