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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.46, 1,736.58 and 1,023.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.46, 1,736.58 and 1,023.77 is: 1,532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.46 : 1,736.58 = 1,023.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.46/1,736.58 = 1,023.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.46x = 1,736.58 × 1,023.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.46x = 1,777,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,849.82/1,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.02

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