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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.93, 1,740.70 and 771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.93, 1,740.70 and 771.14 is: 1,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.93 : 1,740.70 = 771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.93/1,740.70 = 771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.93x = 1,740.70 × 771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.93x = 1,342,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,312.77/1,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.24

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