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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.18, 1,740.30 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.18, 1,740.30 and 390.68 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.18 : 1,740.30 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.18/1,740.30 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.18x = 1,740.30 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.18x = 679,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,900.40/1,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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