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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.80, 1,748.78 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.80, 1,748.78 and 344.20 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.80 : 1,748.78 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.80/1,748.78 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.80x = 1,748.78 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.80x = 601,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,930.08/1,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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