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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.73, 1,744.37 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.73, 1,744.37 and 340.98 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.73 : 1,744.37 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.73/1,744.37 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.73x = 1,744.37 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.73x = 594,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,793.58/1,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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