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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.59, 1,925.46 and 1,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.59, 1,925.46 and 1,160.74 is: 1,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.59 : 1,925.46 = 1,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.59/1,925.46 = 1,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.59x = 1,925.46 × 1,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.59x = 2,234,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,958.44/1,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.30

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