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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.51, 1,740.71 and 698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.51, 1,740.71 and 698.42 is: 1,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.51 : 1,740.71 = 698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.51/1,740.71 = 698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.51x = 1,740.71 × 698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.51x = 1,215,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,746.68/1,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.60

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