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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.13, 1,602.52 and 1,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.13, 1,602.52 and 1,012.51 is: 1,398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.13 : 1,602.52 = 1,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.13/1,602.52 = 1,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.13x = 1,602.52 × 1,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.13x = 1,622,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,567.53/1,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.61

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