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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.08, 1,741.98 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.08, 1,741.98 and 381.09 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.08 : 1,741.98 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.08/1,741.98 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.08x = 1,741.98 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.08x = 663,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,842.45/1,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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