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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.26, 1,601.28 and 694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.26, 1,601.28 and 694.50 is: 958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.26 : 1,601.28 = 694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.26/1,601.28 = 694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.26x = 1,601.28 × 694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.26x = 1,112,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,088.96/1,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.48

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