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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.26, 1,747.61 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.26, 1,747.61 and 343.31 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.26 : 1,747.61 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.26/1,747.61 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.26x = 1,747.61 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.26x = 599,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,971.99/1,165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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