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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.58, 1,740.12 and 1,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.58, 1,740.12 and 1,034.34 is: 1,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.58 : 1,740.12 = 1,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.58/1,740.12 = 1,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.58x = 1,740.12 × 1,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.58x = 1,799,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,875.72/1,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.84

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