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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.15, 1,744.61 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.15, 1,744.61 and 341.47 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.15 : 1,744.61 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.15/1,744.61 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.15x = 1,744.61 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.15x = 595,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,723.25/1,163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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