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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.56, 1,875.85 and 1,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.56, 1,875.85 and 1,160.99 is: 1,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.56 : 1,875.85 = 1,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.56/1,875.85 = 1,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.56x = 1,875.85 × 1,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.56x = 2,177,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,843.09/1,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.70

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