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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.58, 1,743.44 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.58, 1,743.44 and 340.64 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.58 : 1,743.44 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.58/1,743.44 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.58x = 1,743.44 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.58x = 593,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,885.40/1,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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