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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.69, 1,740.67 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.69, 1,740.67 and 339.02 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.69 : 1,740.67 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.69/1,740.67 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.69x = 1,740.67 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.69x = 590,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,121.94/1,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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