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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.84, 1,740.76 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.84, 1,740.76 and 339.08 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.84 : 1,740.76 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.84/1,740.76 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.84x = 1,740.76 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.84x = 590,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,256.90/1,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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