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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.26, 1,740.78 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.26, 1,740.78 and 430.64 is: 645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.26 : 1,740.78 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.26/1,740.78 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.26x = 1,740.78 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.26x = 749,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,649.50/1,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.55

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