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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.84, 1,742.60 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.84, 1,742.60 and 340.20 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.84 : 1,742.60 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.84/1,742.60 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.84x = 1,742.60 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.84x = 592,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,830.82/1,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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