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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.02, 1,740.29 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.02, 1,740.29 and 338.36 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.02 : 1,740.29 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.02/1,740.29 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.02x = 1,740.29 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.02x = 588,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,834.13/1,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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