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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.53, 1,742.37 and 339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.53, 1,742.37 and 339.82 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.53 : 1,742.37 = 339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.53/1,742.37 = 339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.53x = 1,742.37 × 339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.53x = 592,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,092.17/1,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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