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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.24, 1,739.72 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.24, 1,739.72 and 795.12 is: 1,192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.24 : 1,739.72 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.24/1,739.72 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.24x = 1,739.72 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.24x = 1,383,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,286.17/1,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.24

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