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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.10, 1,747.90 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.10, 1,747.90 and 343.31 is: 515.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.10 : 1,747.90 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.10/1,747.90 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.10x = 1,747.90 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.10x = 600,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,071.55/1,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.04

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