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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.59, 1,740.35 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.59, 1,740.35 and 502.16 is: 753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.59 : 1,740.35 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.59/1,740.35 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.59x = 1,740.35 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.59x = 873,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,934.16/1,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.01

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