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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.08, 2,091.66 and 1,160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.08, 2,091.66 and 1,160.92 is: 1,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.08 : 2,091.66 = 1,160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.08/2,091.66 = 1,160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.08x = 2,091.66 × 1,160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.08x = 2,428,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,249.93/1,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.09

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