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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.26, 1,741.86 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.26, 1,741.86 and 295.57 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.26 : 1,741.86 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.26/1,741.86 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.26x = 1,741.86 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.26x = 514,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,837.21/1,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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