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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.09, 1,740.42 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.09, 1,740.42 and 430.20 is: 644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.09 : 1,740.42 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.09/1,740.42 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.09x = 1,740.42 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.09x = 748,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,728.68/1,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.85

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