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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.88, 1,747.48 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.88, 1,747.48 and 343.21 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.88 : 1,747.48 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.88/1,747.48 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.88x = 1,747.48 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.88x = 599,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,752.61/1,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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