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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.15, 1,600.80 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.15, 1,600.80 and 662.72 is: 914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.15 : 1,600.80 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.15/1,600.80 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.15x = 1,600.80 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.15x = 1,060,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,882.18/1,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.44

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