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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.23, 1,741.83 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.23, 1,741.83 and 295.54 is: 443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.23 : 1,741.83 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.23/1,741.83 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.23x = 1,741.83 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.23x = 514,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,771.73/1,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.30

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