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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.40, 1,744.95 and 341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.40, 1,744.95 and 341.65 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.40 : 1,744.95 = 341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.40/1,744.95 = 341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.40x = 1,744.95 × 341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.40x = 596,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,153.44/1,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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