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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160, 1,601.10 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160, 1,601.10 and 694.52 is: 958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160 : 1,601.10 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160/1,601.10 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160x = 1,601.10 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160x = 1,111,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,995.97/1,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.62

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