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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.64, 1,599.78 and 717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.64, 1,599.78 and 717.56 is: 989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.64 : 1,599.78 = 717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.64/1,599.78 = 717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.64x = 1,599.78 × 717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.64x = 1,147,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,938.14/1,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.06

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