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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.15, 1,740.48 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.15, 1,740.48 and 338.49 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.15 : 1,740.48 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.15/1,740.48 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.15x = 1,740.48 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.15x = 589,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,124.68/1,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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