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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.40, 1,740.33 and 430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.40, 1,740.33 and 430.05 is: 644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.40 : 1,740.33 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.40/1,740.33 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.40x = 1,740.33 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.40x = 748,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,428.92/1,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.97

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