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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.13, 1,600.98 and 636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.13, 1,600.98 and 636.16 is: 877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.13 : 1,600.98 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.13/1,600.98 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.13x = 1,600.98 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.13x = 1,018,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,479.44/1,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.90

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