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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.51, 1,738.20 and 834.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.51, 1,738.20 and 834.89 is: 1,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.51 : 1,738.20 = 834.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.51/1,738.20 = 834.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.51x = 1,738.20 × 834.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.51x = 1,451,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,205.80/1,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.49

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