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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.76, 1,748.64 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.76, 1,748.64 and 344.12 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.76 : 1,748.64 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.76/1,748.64 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.76x = 1,748.64 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.76x = 601,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,742.00/1,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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