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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.97, 1,740.24 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.97, 1,740.24 and 338.31 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.97 : 1,740.24 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.97/1,740.24 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.97x = 1,740.24 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.97x = 588,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,740.59/1,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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