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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.37, 1,740.05 and 834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.37, 1,740.05 and 834.38 is: 1,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.37 : 1,740.05 = 834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.37/1,740.05 = 834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.37x = 1,740.05 × 834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.37x = 1,451,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,850.05/1,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.20

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