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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.59, 1,748.39 and 343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.59, 1,748.39 and 343.87 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.59 : 1,748.39 = 343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.59/1,748.39 = 343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.59x = 1,748.39 × 343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.59x = 601,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,221.52/1,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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