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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.64, 1,738.16 and 927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.64, 1,738.16 and 927.92 is: 1,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.64 : 1,738.16 = 927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.64/1,738.16 = 927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.64x = 1,738.16 × 927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.64x = 1,612,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,873.43/1,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.64

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