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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.86, 1,741.54 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.86, 1,741.54 and 430.44 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.86 : 1,741.54 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.86/1,741.54 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.86x = 1,741.54 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.86x = 749,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,628.48/1,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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