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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163, 1,744.23 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163, 1,744.23 and 341.10 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163 : 1,744.23 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163/1,744.23 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163x = 1,744.23 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163x = 594,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,956.85/1,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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