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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.29, 1,741.94 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.29, 1,741.94 and 340.13 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.29 : 1,741.94 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.29/1,741.94 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.29x = 1,741.94 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.29x = 592,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,489.98/1,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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