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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.63, 1,747.10 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.63, 1,747.10 and 342.96 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.63 : 1,747.10 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.63/1,747.10 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.63x = 1,747.10 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.63x = 599,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,185.42/1,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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