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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.94, 1,746.08 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.94, 1,746.08 and 342.27 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.94 : 1,746.08 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.94/1,746.08 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.94x = 1,746.08 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.94x = 597,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,629.09/1,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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