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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.76, 1,746.86 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.76, 1,746.86 and 342.81 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.76 : 1,746.86 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.76/1,746.86 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.76x = 1,746.86 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.76x = 598,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,841.08/1,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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