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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.58, 1,740.86 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.58, 1,740.86 and 391.62 is: 587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.58 : 1,740.86 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.58/1,740.86 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.58x = 1,740.86 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.58x = 681,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,755.59/1,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.43

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