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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.67, 1,748.51 and 344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.67, 1,748.51 and 344.51 is: 516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.67 : 1,748.51 = 344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.67/1,748.51 = 344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.67x = 1,748.51 × 344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.67x = 602,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,379.18/1,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.77

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