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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.67, 1,927.91 and 1,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.67, 1,927.91 and 1,160.24 is: 1,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.67 : 1,927.91 = 1,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.67/1,927.91 = 1,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.67x = 1,927.91 × 1,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.67x = 2,236,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,822.86/1,397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.39

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