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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.15, 1,739.75 and 429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.15, 1,739.75 and 429.78 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.15 : 1,739.75 = 429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.15/1,739.75 = 429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.15x = 1,739.75 × 429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.15x = 747,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,706.76/1,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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