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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.56, 1,740.47 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.56, 1,740.47 and 380.35 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.56 : 1,740.47 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.56/1,740.47 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.56x = 1,740.47 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.56x = 661,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,985.86/1,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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