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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.20, 1,736.70 and 1,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.20, 1,736.70 and 1,030.60 is: 1,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.20 : 1,736.70 = 1,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.20/1,736.70 = 1,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.20x = 1,736.70 × 1,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.20x = 1,789,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,843.02/1,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.70

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