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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.87, 1,740.10 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.87, 1,740.10 and 338.12 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.87 : 1,740.10 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.87/1,740.10 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.87x = 1,740.10 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.87x = 588,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,362.61/1,159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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