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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.27, 1,746.42 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.27, 1,746.42 and 342.56 is: 513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.27 : 1,746.42 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.27/1,746.42 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.27x = 1,746.42 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.27x = 598,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,253.64/1,164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.84

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