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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.14, 1,740.42 and 429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.14, 1,740.42 and 429.69 is: 644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.14 : 1,740.42 = 429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.14/1,740.42 = 429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.14x = 1,740.42 × 429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.14x = 747,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,837.81/1,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.61

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