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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.51, 1,740.57 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.51, 1,740.57 and 380.51 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.51 : 1,740.57 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.51/1,740.57 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.51x = 1,740.57 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.51x = 662,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,295.59/1,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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