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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.49, 1,600.83 and 718.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.49, 1,600.83 and 718.11 is: 990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.49 : 1,600.83 = 718.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.49/1,600.83 = 718.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.49x = 1,600.83 × 718.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.49x = 1,149,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,572.03/1,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.59

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