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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.72, 1,742.50 and 339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.72, 1,742.50 and 339.97 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.72 : 1,742.50 = 339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.72/1,742.50 = 339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.72x = 1,742.50 × 339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.72x = 592,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,397.73/1,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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