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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.34, 1,741.30 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.34, 1,741.30 and 430.31 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.34 : 1,741.30 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.34/1,741.30 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.34x = 1,741.30 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.34x = 749,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,302.08/1,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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