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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.38, 1,740.57 and 429.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.38, 1,740.57 and 429.85 is: 644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.38 : 1,740.57 = 429.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.38/1,740.57 = 429.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.38x = 1,740.57 × 429.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.38x = 748,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,184.01/1,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.78

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