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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.04, 1,601.25 and 924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.04, 1,601.25 and 924.42 is: 1,276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.04 : 1,601.25 = 924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.04/1,601.25 = 924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.04x = 1,601.25 × 924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.04x = 1,480,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,227.53/1,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.01

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