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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.13, 1,747.77 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.13, 1,747.77 and 343.52 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.13 : 1,747.77 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.13/1,747.77 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.13x = 1,747.77 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.13x = 600,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,393.95/1,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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