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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.07, 1,740.12 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.07, 1,740.12 and 294.39 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.07 : 1,740.12 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.07/1,740.12 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.07x = 1,740.12 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.07x = 512,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,273.93/1,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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