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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.85, 1,740.18 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.85, 1,740.18 and 430.23 is: 644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.85 : 1,740.18 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.85/1,740.18 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.85x = 1,740.18 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.85x = 748,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,677.64/1,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.94

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