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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.47, 1,739.49 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.47, 1,739.49 and 380.27 is: 570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.47 : 1,739.49 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.47/1,739.49 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.47x = 1,739.49 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.47x = 661,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,473.96/1,160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.01

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