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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.14, 1,740.16 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.14, 1,740.16 and 466.60 is: 699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.14 : 1,740.16 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.14/1,740.16 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.14x = 1,740.16 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.14x = 811,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,958.66/1,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.88

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