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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.94, 1,744.02 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.94, 1,744.02 and 341 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.94 : 1,744.02 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.94/1,744.02 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.94x = 1,744.02 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.94x = 594,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,710.82/1,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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