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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.42, 1,739.78 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.42, 1,739.78 and 380.17 is: 569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.42 : 1,739.78 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.42/1,739.78 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.42x = 1,739.78 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.42x = 661,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,413.86/1,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.98

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