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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.24, 1,741.85 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.24, 1,741.85 and 295.55 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.24 : 1,741.85 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.24/1,741.85 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.24x = 1,741.85 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.24x = 514,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,802.88/1,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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