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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.05, 1,742.74 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.05, 1,742.74 and 340.13 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.05 : 1,742.74 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.05/1,742.74 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.05x = 1,742.74 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.05x = 592,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,762.62/1,162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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