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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.23, 1,743.63 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.23, 1,743.63 and 340.52 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.23 : 1,743.63 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.23/1,743.63 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.23x = 1,743.63 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.23x = 593,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,732.17/1,162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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