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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.82, 1,740.70 and 640.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.82, 1,740.70 and 640.65 is: 960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.82 : 1,740.70 = 640.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.82/1,740.70 = 640.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.82x = 1,740.70 × 640.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.82x = 1,115,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,185.41/1,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.69

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