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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.44, 1,741.97 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.44, 1,741.97 and 339.54 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.44 : 1,741.97 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.44/1,741.97 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.44x = 1,741.97 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.44x = 591,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,462.81/1,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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