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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.54, 1,602.82 and 810.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.54, 1,602.82 and 810.62 is: 1,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.54 : 1,602.82 = 810.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.54/1,602.82 = 810.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.54x = 1,602.82 × 810.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.54x = 1,299,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,277.95/1,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.55

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