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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.07, 1,738.47 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.07, 1,738.47 and 611.15 is: 915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.07 : 1,738.47 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.07/1,738.47 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.07x = 1,738.47 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.07x = 1,062,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,457.25/1,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.86

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