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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.85, 1,744.25 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.85, 1,744.25 and 341.10 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.85 : 1,744.25 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.85/1,744.25 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.85x = 1,744.25 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.85x = 594,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,967.18/1,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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