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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.62, 1,742.45 and 692.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.62, 1,742.45 and 692.95 is: 1,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.62 : 1,742.45 = 692.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.62/1,742.45 = 692.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.62x = 1,742.45 × 692.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.62x = 1,207,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,430.73/1,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.33

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