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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.55, 1,600.70 and 740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.55, 1,600.70 and 740.46 is: 1,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.55 : 1,600.70 = 740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.55/1,600.70 = 740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.55x = 1,600.70 × 740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.55x = 1,185,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,254.32/1,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.17

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