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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.14, 1,741.76 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.14, 1,741.76 and 339.39 is: 509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.14 : 1,741.76 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.14/1,741.76 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.14x = 1,741.76 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.14x = 591,134.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,134.23/1,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.10

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