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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.96, 1,735.48 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.96, 1,735.48 and 291.28 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.96 : 1,735.48 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.96/1,735.48 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.96x = 1,735.48 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.96x = 505,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,510.61/1,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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