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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.17, 1,744.16 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.17, 1,744.16 and 341.34 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.17 : 1,744.16 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.17/1,744.16 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.17x = 1,744.16 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.17x = 595,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,350.27/1,163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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