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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.88, 1,734.50 and 571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.88, 1,734.50 and 571.16 is: 856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.88 : 1,734.50 = 571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.88/1,734.50 = 571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.88x = 1,734.50 × 571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.88x = 990,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,677.02/1,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.34

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