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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.07, 1,600.87 and 636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.07, 1,600.87 and 636.15 is: 877.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.07 : 1,600.87 = 636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.07/1,600.87 = 636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.07x = 1,600.87 × 636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.07x = 1,018,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,393.45/1,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.87

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