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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.95, 1,745.76 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.95, 1,745.76 and 342.04 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.95 : 1,745.76 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.95/1,745.76 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.95x = 1,745.76 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.95x = 597,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,119.75/1,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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