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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.69, 1,634.13 and 1,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.69, 1,634.13 and 1,160.06 is: 1,596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.69 : 1,634.13 = 1,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.69/1,634.13 = 1,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.69x = 1,634.13 × 1,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.69x = 1,895,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,680.68/1,187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.11

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