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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.49, 1,741.54 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.49, 1,741.54 and 430.68 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.49 : 1,741.54 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.49/1,741.54 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.49x = 1,741.54 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.49x = 750,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,046.45/1,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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