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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.12, 1,740.48 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.12, 1,740.48 and 391.04 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.12 : 1,740.48 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.12/1,740.48 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.12x = 1,740.48 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.12x = 680,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,597.30/1,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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