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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.08, 1,740.76 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.08, 1,740.76 and 430.64 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.08 : 1,740.76 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.08/1,740.76 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.08x = 1,740.76 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.08x = 749,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,640.89/1,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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