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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.32, 1,602 and 718.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.32, 1,602 and 718.87 is: 992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.32 : 1,602 = 718.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.32/1,602 = 718.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.32x = 1,602 × 718.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.32x = 1,151,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,629.74/1,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.51

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