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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.16, 1,739.70 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.16, 1,739.70 and 673.35 is: 1,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.16 : 1,739.70 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.16/1,739.70 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.16x = 1,739.70 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.16x = 1,171,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,423.63/1,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.71

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