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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.21, 1,601.21 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.21, 1,601.21 and 718.04 is: 990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.21 : 1,601.21 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.21/1,601.21 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.21x = 1,601.21 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.21x = 1,149,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,738.63/1,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.97

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