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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.02, 1,740.36 and 430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.02, 1,740.36 and 430.09 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.02 : 1,740.36 = 430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.02/1,740.36 = 430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.02x = 1,740.36 × 430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.02x = 748,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,511.43/1,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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