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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.28, 1,740.02 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.28, 1,740.02 and 338.32 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.28 : 1,740.02 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.28/1,740.02 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.28x = 1,740.02 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.28x = 588,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,683.57/1,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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