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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.36, 1,740.81 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.36, 1,740.81 and 380.36 is: 570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.36 : 1,740.81 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.36/1,740.81 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.36x = 1,740.81 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.36x = 662,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,134.49/1,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.63

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