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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.84, 1,745.51 and 342.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.84, 1,745.51 and 342.17 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.84 : 1,745.51 = 342.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.84/1,745.51 = 342.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.84x = 1,745.51 × 342.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.84x = 597,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,259.45/1,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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