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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.03, 1,748.52 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.03, 1,748.52 and 344.01 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.03 : 1,748.52 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.03/1,748.52 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.03x = 1,748.52 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.03x = 601,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,511.02/1,166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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