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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.08, 1,746.20 and 342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.08, 1,746.20 and 342.29 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.08 : 1,746.20 = 342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.08/1,746.20 = 342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.08x = 1,746.20 × 342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.08x = 597,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,712.02/1,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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