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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.91, 1,734.92 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.91, 1,734.92 and 376.70 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.91 : 1,734.92 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.91/1,734.92 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.91x = 1,734.92 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.91x = 653,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,533.81/1,156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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