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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.29, 1,740.44 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.29, 1,740.44 and 294.67 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.29 : 1,740.44 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.29/1,740.44 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.29x = 1,740.44 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.29x = 512,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,855.45/1,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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