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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.43, 1,601.03 and 688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.43, 1,601.03 and 688.41 is: 949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.43 : 1,601.03 = 688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.43/1,601.03 = 688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.43x = 1,601.03 × 688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.43x = 1,102,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,161.62/1,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.79

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