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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.88, 1,600.44 and 1,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.88, 1,600.44 and 1,005.36 is: 1,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.88 : 1,600.44 = 1,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.88/1,600.44 = 1,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.88x = 1,600.44 × 1,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.88x = 1,609,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,018.36/1,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.03

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