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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.71, 1,734.63 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.71, 1,734.63 and 376.52 is: 564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.71 : 1,734.63 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.71/1,734.63 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.71x = 1,734.63 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.71x = 653,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,112.80/1,156.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.63

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