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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.76, 1,601.76 and 694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.76, 1,601.76 and 694.92 is: 958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.76 : 1,601.76 = 694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.76/1,601.76 = 694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.76x = 1,601.76 × 694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.76x = 1,113,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,095.06/1,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.94

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