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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.12, 1,740.09 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.12, 1,740.09 and 380.12 is: 570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.12 : 1,740.09 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.12/1,740.09 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.12x = 1,740.09 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.12x = 661,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,443.01/1,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.15

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