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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.17, 1,740.24 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.17, 1,740.24 and 294.48 is: 441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.17 : 1,740.24 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.17/1,740.24 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.17x = 1,740.24 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.17x = 512,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,465.88/1,160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.72

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