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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.54, 1,601.54 and 694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.54, 1,601.54 and 694.79 is: 958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.54 : 1,601.54 = 694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.54/1,601.54 = 694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.54x = 1,601.54 × 694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.54x = 1,112,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,722.49/1,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.80

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