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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.93, 1,601.37 and 913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.93, 1,601.37 and 913.07 is: 1,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.93 : 1,601.37 = 913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.93/1,601.37 = 913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.93x = 1,601.37 × 913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.93x = 1,462,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,166.91/1,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.48

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