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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.19, 1,601.91 and 718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.19, 1,601.91 and 718.47 is: 992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.19 : 1,601.91 = 718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.19/1,601.91 = 718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.19x = 1,601.91 × 718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.19x = 1,150,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,924.28/1,160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.01

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