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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.39, 1,601.10 and 662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.39, 1,601.10 and 662.85 is: 914.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.39 : 1,601.10 = 662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.39/1,601.10 = 662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.39x = 1,601.10 × 662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.39x = 1,061,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,289.14/1,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.59

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