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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.64, 1,741.32 and 338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.64, 1,741.32 and 338.93 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.64 : 1,741.32 = 338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.64/1,741.32 = 338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.64x = 1,741.32 × 338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.64x = 590,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,185.59/1,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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