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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.57, 1,730.78 and 1,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.57, 1,730.78 and 1,095.91 is: 1,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.57 : 1,730.78 = 1,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.57/1,730.78 = 1,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.57x = 1,730.78 × 1,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.57x = 1,896,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,770.46/1,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.34

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