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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.40, 1,748.24 and 343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.40, 1,748.24 and 343.66 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.40 : 1,748.24 = 343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.40/1,748.24 = 343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.40x = 1,748.24 × 343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.40x = 600,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,800.16/1,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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