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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.37, 1,740.75 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.37, 1,740.75 and 338.67 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.37 : 1,740.75 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.37/1,740.75 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.37x = 1,740.75 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.37x = 589,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,539.80/1,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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