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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.61, 1,740.37 and 501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.61, 1,740.37 and 501.81 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.61 : 1,740.37 = 501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.61/1,740.37 = 501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.61x = 1,740.37 × 501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.61x = 873,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,335.07/1,160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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