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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380, 1,901.08 and 1,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380, 1,901.08 and 1,160.20 is: 1,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380 : 1,901.08 = 1,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380/1,901.08 = 1,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380x = 1,901.08 × 1,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380x = 2,205,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,633.02/1,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.28

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