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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.88, 1,742.98 and 340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.88, 1,742.98 and 340.21 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.88 : 1,742.98 = 340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.88/1,742.98 = 340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.88x = 1,742.98 × 340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.88x = 592,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,973.17/1,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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