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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.96, 1,603.84 and 913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.96, 1,603.84 and 913.92 is: 1,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.96 : 1,603.84 = 913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.96/1,603.84 = 913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.96x = 1,603.84 × 913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.96x = 1,465,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,781.45/1,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.56

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