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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.82, 1,734.67 and 334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.82, 1,734.67 and 334.87 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.82 : 1,734.67 = 334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.82/1,734.67 = 334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.82x = 1,734.67 × 334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.82x = 580,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,883.14/1,156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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