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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.74, 1,740.48 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.74, 1,740.48 and 430.21 is: 645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.74 : 1,740.48 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.74/1,740.48 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.74x = 1,740.48 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.74x = 748,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,771.90/1,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.08

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