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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.38, 1,743.85 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.38, 1,743.85 and 340.66 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.38 : 1,743.85 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.38/1,743.85 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.38x = 1,743.85 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.38x = 594,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,059.94/1,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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