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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162, 1,742.80 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162, 1,742.80 and 340.08 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162 : 1,742.80 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162/1,742.80 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162x = 1,742.80 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162x = 592,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,691.42/1,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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