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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.23, 1,741.05 and 503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.23, 1,741.05 and 503.51 is: 754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.23 : 1,741.05 = 503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.23/1,741.05 = 503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.23x = 1,741.05 × 503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.23x = 876,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,627.38/1,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.92

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