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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.06, 2,415.72 and 1,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.06, 2,415.72 and 1,160.80 is: 1,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.06 : 2,415.72 = 1,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.06/2,415.72 = 1,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.06x = 2,415.72 × 1,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.06x = 2,804,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,167.78/1,750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.33

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