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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.97, 1,746.02 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.97, 1,746.02 and 342.26 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.97 : 1,746.02 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.97/1,746.02 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.97x = 1,746.02 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.97x = 597,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,591.48/1,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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