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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.74, 1,740.31 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.74, 1,740.31 and 429.93 is: 644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.74 : 1,740.31 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.74/1,740.31 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.74x = 1,740.31 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.74x = 748,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,211.48/1,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.60

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