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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.68, 1,747.09 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.68, 1,747.09 and 342.88 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.68 : 1,747.09 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.68/1,747.09 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.68x = 1,747.09 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.68x = 599,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,042.22/1,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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