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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.92, 1,741.37 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.92, 1,741.37 and 295.30 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.92 : 1,741.37 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.92/1,741.37 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.92x = 1,741.37 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.92x = 514,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,226.56/1,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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