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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.96, 1,740.36 and 795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.96, 1,740.36 and 795.92 is: 1,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.96 : 1,740.36 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.96/1,740.36 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.96x = 1,740.36 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.96x = 1,385,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,187.33/1,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.14

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