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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.73, 1,740.65 and 429.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.73, 1,740.65 and 429.81 is: 644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.73 : 1,740.65 = 429.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.73/1,740.65 = 429.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.73x = 1,740.65 × 429.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.73x = 748,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,148.78/1,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.55

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