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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.47, 1,743.48 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.47, 1,743.48 and 340.50 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.47 : 1,743.48 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.47/1,743.48 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.47x = 1,743.48 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.47x = 593,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,654.94/1,162.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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