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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.76, 1,742.81 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.76, 1,742.81 and 339.93 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.76 : 1,742.81 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.76/1,742.81 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.76x = 1,742.81 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.76x = 592,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,433.40/1,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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