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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.63, 1,742.19 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.63, 1,742.19 and 339.68 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.63 : 1,742.19 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.63/1,742.19 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.63x = 1,742.19 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.63x = 591,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,787.10/1,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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