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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.88, 1,741.13 and 380.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.88, 1,741.13 and 380.87 is: 571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.88 : 1,741.13 = 380.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.88/1,741.13 = 380.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.88x = 1,741.13 × 380.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.88x = 663,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,144.18/1,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.24

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