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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.83, 1,741.56 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.83, 1,741.56 and 339.19 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.83 : 1,741.56 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.83/1,741.56 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.83x = 1,741.56 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.83x = 590,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,719.74/1,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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