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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.54, 1,739.72 and 390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.54, 1,739.72 and 390.50 is: 585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.54 : 1,739.72 = 390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.54/1,739.72 = 390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.54x = 1,739.72 × 390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.54x = 679,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,360.66/1,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.38

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