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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.66, 1,734.77 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.66, 1,734.77 and 334.82 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.66 : 1,734.77 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.66/1,734.77 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.66x = 1,734.77 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.66x = 580,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,840.87/1,156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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