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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.46, 1,742.30 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.46, 1,742.30 and 503.21 is: 754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.46 : 1,742.30 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.46/1,742.30 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.46x = 1,742.30 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.46x = 876,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,735.33/1,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.86

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