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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.36, 1,600.90 and 688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.36, 1,600.90 and 688.04 is: 949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.36 : 1,600.90 = 688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.36/1,600.90 = 688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.36x = 1,600.90 × 688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.36x = 1,101,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,483.24/1,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.26

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