Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,718.24, 1,731,652 and 1,097,940
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,160,718.24, 1,731,652 and 1,097,940 is: 1,637,994.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,160,718.24 : 1,731,652 = 1,097,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,160,718.24/1,731,652 = 1,097,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,160,718.24x = 1,731,652 × 1,097,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,160,718.24x = 1,901,249,996,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,901,249,996,880/1,160,718.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,994.42
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