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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.62, 1,745.73 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.62, 1,745.73 and 341.86 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.62 : 1,745.73 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.62/1,745.73 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.62x = 1,745.73 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.62x = 596,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,795.26/1,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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