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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.02, 1,728.83 and 1,158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.02, 1,728.83 and 1,158.22 is: 1,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.02 : 1,728.83 = 1,158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.02/1,728.83 = 1,158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.02x = 1,728.83 × 1,158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.02x = 2,002,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,365.48/1,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.15

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