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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.80, 1,601.58 and 719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.80, 1,601.58 and 719.08 is: 992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.80 : 1,601.58 = 719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.80/1,601.58 = 719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.80x = 1,601.58 × 719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.80x = 1,151,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,664.15/1,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.13

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