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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.71, 1,742.22 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.71, 1,742.22 and 339.72 is: 509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.71 : 1,742.22 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.71/1,742.22 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.71x = 1,742.22 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.71x = 591,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,866.98/1,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.48

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