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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.96, 2,104.99 and 1,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.96, 2,104.99 and 1,160.02 is: 1,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.96 : 2,104.99 = 1,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.96/2,104.99 = 1,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.96x = 2,104.99 × 1,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.96x = 2,441,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,830.23/1,401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.73

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