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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.30, 1,741.77 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.30, 1,741.77 and 430.70 is: 645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.30 : 1,741.77 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.30/1,741.77 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.30x = 1,741.77 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.30x = 750,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,171.63/1,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.98

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