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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.63, 1,740.96 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.63, 1,740.96 and 391.13 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.63 : 1,740.96 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.63/1,740.96 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.63x = 1,740.96 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.63x = 680,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,932.98/1,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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