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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.33, 1,738.18 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.33, 1,738.18 and 697.86 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.33 : 1,738.18 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.33/1,738.18 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.33x = 1,738.18 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.33x = 1,213,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,006.29/1,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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