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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.27, 1,741.91 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.27, 1,741.91 and 295.58 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.27 : 1,741.91 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.27/1,741.91 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.27x = 1,741.91 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.27x = 514,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,873.76/1,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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