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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.59, 1,735.05 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.59, 1,735.05 and 376.34 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.59 : 1,735.05 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.59/1,735.05 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.59x = 1,735.05 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.59x = 652,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,968.72/1,156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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