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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.64, 1,741.86 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.64, 1,741.86 and 430.38 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.64 : 1,741.86 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.64/1,741.86 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.64x = 1,741.86 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.64x = 749,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,661.71/1,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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