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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.44, 1,746.11 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.44, 1,746.11 and 342.50 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.44 : 1,746.11 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.44/1,746.11 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.44x = 1,746.11 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.44x = 598,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,032.23/1,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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