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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.02, 1,600.56 and 662.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.02, 1,600.56 and 662.55 is: 914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.02 : 1,600.56 = 662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.02/1,600.56 = 662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.02x = 1,600.56 × 662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.02x = 1,060,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,445.03/1,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.16

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