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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.96, 1,743.24 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.96, 1,743.24 and 340.32 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.96 : 1,743.24 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.96/1,743.24 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.96x = 1,743.24 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.96x = 593,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,259.44/1,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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