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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.77, 1,742.31 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.77, 1,742.31 and 339.78 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.77 : 1,742.31 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.77/1,742.31 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.77x = 1,742.31 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.77x = 592,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,002.09/1,161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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