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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.50, 1,741.04 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.50, 1,741.04 and 380.52 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.50 : 1,741.04 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.50/1,741.04 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.50x = 1,741.04 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.50x = 662,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,503.89/1,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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