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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.63, 1,735.11 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.63, 1,735.11 and 334.91 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.63 : 1,735.11 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.63/1,735.11 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.63x = 1,735.11 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.63x = 581,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,095.34/1,156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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