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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.10, 1,741.80 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.10, 1,741.80 and 576.40 is: 864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.10 : 1,741.80 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.10/1,741.80 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.10x = 1,741.80 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.10x = 1,003,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,973.52/1,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.67

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