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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.88, 1,741.40 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.88, 1,741.40 and 391.12 is: 586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.88 : 1,741.40 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.88/1,741.40 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.88x = 1,741.40 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.88x = 681,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,096.37/1,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.71

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