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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.04, 2,243.76 and 1,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.04, 2,243.76 and 1,160.48 is: 1,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.04 : 2,243.76 = 1,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.04/2,243.76 = 1,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.04x = 2,243.76 × 1,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.04x = 2,603,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,838.60/1,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.35

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