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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.48, 1,745.22 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.48, 1,745.22 and 341.75 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.48 : 1,745.22 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.48/1,745.22 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.48x = 1,745.22 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.48x = 596,420.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,420.21/1,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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