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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.09, 1,601 and 766.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.09, 1,601 and 766.43 is: 1,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.09 : 1,601 = 766.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.09/1,601 = 766.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.09x = 1,601 × 766.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.09x = 1,227,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,054.43/1,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.72

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