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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.42, 1,601.44 and 636.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.42, 1,601.44 and 636.46 is: 878.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.42 : 1,601.44 = 636.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.42/1,601.44 = 636.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.42x = 1,601.44 × 636.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.42x = 1,019,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,252.50/1,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.35

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