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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.68, 1,741.44 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.68, 1,741.44 and 339.16 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.68 : 1,741.44 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.68/1,741.44 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.68x = 1,741.44 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.68x = 590,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,626.79/1,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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