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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.03, 1,598.58 and 810.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.03, 1,598.58 and 810.11 is: 1,116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.03 : 1,598.58 = 810.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.03/1,598.58 = 810.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.03x = 1,598.58 × 810.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.03x = 1,295,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,017.65/1,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.37

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