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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.44, 1,737.54 and 885.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.44, 1,737.54 and 885.22 is: 1,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.44 : 1,737.54 = 885.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.44/1,737.54 = 885.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.44x = 1,737.54 × 885.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.44x = 1,538,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,105.16/1,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.45

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