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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.75, 1,748.87 and 343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.75, 1,748.87 and 343.96 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.75 : 1,748.87 = 343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.75/1,748.87 = 343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.75x = 1,748.87 × 343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.75x = 601,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,541.33/1,165.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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