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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.76, 1,743.80 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.76, 1,743.80 and 340.88 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.76 : 1,743.80 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.76/1,743.80 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.76x = 1,743.80 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.76x = 594,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,416.12/1,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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