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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.29, 1,737.32 and 697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.29, 1,737.32 and 697.41 is: 1,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.29 : 1,737.32 = 697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.29/1,737.32 = 697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.29x = 1,737.32 × 697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.29x = 1,211,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,620.85/1,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.24

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