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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.88, 1,748.98 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.88, 1,748.98 and 344.22 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.88 : 1,748.98 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.88/1,748.98 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.88x = 1,748.98 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.88x = 602,033.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,033.90/1,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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