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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.70, 1,734.41 and 766.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.70, 1,734.41 and 766.42 is: 1,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.70 : 1,734.41 = 766.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.70/1,734.41 = 766.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.70x = 1,734.41 × 766.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.70x = 1,329,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,284.09/1,156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.20

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