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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.45, 1,743.97 and 340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.45, 1,743.97 and 340.75 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.45 : 1,743.97 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.45/1,743.97 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.45x = 1,743.97 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.45x = 594,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,248.21/1,162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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