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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.06, 1,985.92 and 1,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.06, 1,985.92 and 1,160.12 is: 1,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.06 : 1,985.92 = 1,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.06/1,985.92 = 1,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.06x = 1,985.92 × 1,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.06x = 2,303,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,907.57/1,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.72

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