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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.75, 1,745.90 and 342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.75, 1,745.90 and 342.05 is: 513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.75 : 1,745.90 = 342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.75/1,745.90 = 342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.75x = 1,745.90 × 342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.75x = 597,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,174.66/1,163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.15

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