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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.52, 1,748.30 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.52, 1,748.30 and 343.81 is: 515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.52 : 1,748.30 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.52/1,748.30 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.52x = 1,748.30 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.52x = 601,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,087.39/1,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.72

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