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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.84, 1,744.32 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.84, 1,744.32 and 341.18 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.84 : 1,744.32 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.84/1,744.32 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.84x = 1,744.32 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.84x = 595,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,124.28/1,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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