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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.33, 2,049.77 and 1,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.33, 2,049.77 and 1,160.41 is: 1,739.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.33 : 2,049.77 = 1,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.33/2,049.77 = 1,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.33x = 2,049.77 × 1,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.33x = 2,378,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,575.23/1,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.58

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