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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.99, 1,741.79 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.99, 1,741.79 and 430.57 is: 645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.99 : 1,741.79 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.99/1,741.79 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.99x = 1,741.79 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.99x = 749,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,962.52/1,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.97

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