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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.88, 1,741.16 and 420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.88, 1,741.16 and 420.41 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.88 : 1,741.16 = 420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.88/1,741.16 = 420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.88x = 1,741.16 × 420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.88x = 732,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,001.08/1,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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