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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160, 1,739.86 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160, 1,739.86 and 294.32 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160 : 1,739.86 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160/1,739.86 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160x = 1,739.86 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160x = 512,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,075.60/1,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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