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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.16, 1,601.20 and 662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.16, 1,601.20 and 662.80 is: 914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.16 : 1,601.20 = 662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.16/1,601.20 = 662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.16x = 1,601.20 × 662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.16x = 1,061,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,275.36/1,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.77

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