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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.60, 1,743.89 and 340.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.60, 1,743.89 and 340.85 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.60 : 1,743.89 = 340.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.60/1,743.89 = 340.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.60x = 1,743.89 × 340.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.60x = 594,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,397.04/1,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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