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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.14, 1,743.47 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.14, 1,743.47 and 340.44 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.14 : 1,743.47 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.14/1,743.47 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.14x = 1,743.47 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.14x = 593,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,545.22/1,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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