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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.24, 1,603.16 and 912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.24, 1,603.16 and 912.24 is: 1,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.24 : 1,603.16 = 912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.24/1,603.16 = 912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.24x = 1,603.16 × 912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.24x = 1,462,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,466.68/1,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.49

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