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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.40, 1,738.06 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.40, 1,738.06 and 672.24 is: 1,006.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.40 : 1,738.06 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.40/1,738.06 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.40x = 1,738.06 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.40x = 1,168,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,393.45/1,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.89

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