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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.97, 1,735.46 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.97, 1,735.46 and 291.29 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.97 : 1,735.46 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.97/1,735.46 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.97x = 1,735.46 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.97x = 505,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,520.69/1,156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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