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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.69, 1,747.08 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.69, 1,747.08 and 342.99 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.69 : 1,747.08 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.69/1,747.08 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.69x = 1,747.08 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.69x = 599,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,230.97/1,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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