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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.39, 1,601.64 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.39, 1,601.64 and 718.04 is: 991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.39 : 1,601.64 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.39/1,601.64 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.39x = 1,601.64 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.39x = 1,150,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,037.93/1,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.08

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