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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.15, 1,743.53 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.15, 1,743.53 and 340.43 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.15 : 1,743.53 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.15/1,743.53 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.15x = 1,743.53 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.15x = 593,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,544.40/1,162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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