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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.99, 1,743.24 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.99, 1,743.24 and 340.23 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.99 : 1,743.24 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.99/1,743.24 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.99x = 1,743.24 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.99x = 593,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,102.55/1,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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