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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.38, 1,743.16 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.38, 1,743.16 and 340.64 is: 510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.38 : 1,743.16 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.38/1,743.16 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.38x = 1,743.16 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.38x = 593,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,790.02/1,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.84

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