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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.02, 1,602.95 and 844.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.02, 1,602.95 and 844.73 is: 1,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.02 : 1,602.95 = 844.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.02/1,602.95 = 844.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.02x = 1,602.95 × 844.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.02x = 1,354,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,059.74/1,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.28

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