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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.37, 1,745.34 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.37, 1,745.34 and 341.67 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.37 : 1,745.34 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.37/1,745.34 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.37x = 1,745.34 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.37x = 596,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,330.32/1,163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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