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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.76, 1,741.37 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.76, 1,741.37 and 339.04 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.76 : 1,741.37 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.76/1,741.37 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.76x = 1,741.37 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.76x = 590,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,388.04/1,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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