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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.05, 1,744.24 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.05, 1,744.24 and 341.13 is: 511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.05 : 1,744.24 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.05/1,744.24 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.05x = 1,744.24 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.05x = 595,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,012.59/1,163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.60

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