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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.32, 1,744.56 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.32, 1,744.56 and 341.32 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.32 : 1,744.56 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.32/1,744.56 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.32x = 1,744.56 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.32x = 595,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,453.22/1,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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