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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.38, 1,740.84 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.38, 1,740.84 and 429.76 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.38 : 1,740.84 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.38/1,740.84 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.38x = 1,740.84 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.38x = 748,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,143.40/1,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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