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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.48, 1,745.52 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.48, 1,745.52 and 341.78 is: 512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.48 : 1,745.52 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.48/1,745.52 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.48x = 1,745.52 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.48x = 596,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,583.83/1,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.76

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