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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.22, 1,740.13 and 575.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.22, 1,740.13 and 575.03 is: 862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.22 : 1,740.13 = 575.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.22/1,740.13 = 575.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.22x = 1,740.13 × 575.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.22x = 1,000,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,633.10/1,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.45

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