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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.04, 1,740.46 and 582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.04, 1,740.46 and 582.76 is: 874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.04 : 1,740.46 = 582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.04/1,740.46 = 582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.04x = 1,740.46 × 582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.04x = 1,014,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,270.47/1,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.34

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