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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.13, 1,740.51 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.13, 1,740.51 and 338.49 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.13 : 1,740.51 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.13/1,740.51 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.13x = 1,740.51 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.13x = 589,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,145.23/1,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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