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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.56, 1,745.30 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.56, 1,745.30 and 341.80 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.56 : 1,745.30 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.56/1,745.30 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.56x = 1,745.30 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.56x = 596,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,543.54/1,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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