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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.12, 1,740.47 and 503.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.12, 1,740.47 and 503.35 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.12 : 1,740.47 = 503.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.12/1,740.47 = 503.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.12x = 1,740.47 × 503.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.12x = 876,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,065.57/1,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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