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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.88, 1,744.48 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.88, 1,744.48 and 341.21 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.88 : 1,744.48 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.88/1,744.48 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.88x = 1,744.48 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.88x = 595,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,234.02/1,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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