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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.11, 1,740.22 and 502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.11, 1,740.22 and 502.25 is: 752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.11 : 1,740.22 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.11/1,740.22 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.11x = 1,740.22 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.11x = 874,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,015.54/1,161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.74

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