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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.43, 1,744.83 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.43, 1,744.83 and 341.64 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.43 : 1,744.83 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.43/1,744.83 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.43x = 1,744.83 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.43x = 596,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,103.72/1,163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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