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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.32, 1,743.80 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.32, 1,743.80 and 340.68 is: 511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.32 : 1,743.80 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.32/1,743.80 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.32x = 1,743.80 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.32x = 594,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,077.78/1,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.11

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