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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.35, 1,744.99 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.35, 1,744.99 and 341.64 is: 512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.35 : 1,744.99 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.35/1,744.99 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.35x = 1,744.99 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.35x = 596,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,159.45/1,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.45

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