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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.87, 1,748.49 and 343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.87, 1,748.49 and 343.93 is: 515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.87 : 1,748.49 = 343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.87/1,748.49 = 343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.87x = 1,748.49 × 343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.87x = 601,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,358.17/1,165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.80

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