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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.52, 1,739.35 and 612.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.52, 1,739.35 and 612.35 is: 917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.52 : 1,739.35 = 612.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.52/1,739.35 = 612.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.52x = 1,739.35 × 612.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.52x = 1,065,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,090.97/1,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.77

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