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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.16, 1,601.02 and 694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.16, 1,601.02 and 694.41 is: 958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.16 : 1,601.02 = 694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.16/1,601.02 = 694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.16x = 1,601.02 × 694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.16x = 1,111,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,759.16/1,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.28

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