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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.54, 1,740.79 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.54, 1,740.79 and 430.10 is: 645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.54 : 1,740.79 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.54/1,740.79 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.54x = 1,740.79 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.54x = 748,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,717.04/1,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.15

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