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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.58, 1,742.41 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.58, 1,742.41 and 339.84 is: 509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.58 : 1,742.41 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.58/1,742.41 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.58x = 1,742.41 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.58x = 592,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,140.61/1,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.77

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