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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.05, 1,740.36 and 338.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.05, 1,740.36 and 338.33 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.05 : 1,740.36 = 338.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.05/1,740.36 = 338.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.05x = 1,740.36 × 338.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.05x = 588,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,820.35/1,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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