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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.92, 1,747.10 and 342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.92, 1,747.10 and 342.97 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.92 : 1,747.10 = 342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.92/1,747.10 = 342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.92x = 1,747.10 × 342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.92x = 599,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,199.38/1,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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