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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.68, 2,415.96 and 1,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.68, 2,415.96 and 1,160.16 is: 1,601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.68 : 2,415.96 = 1,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.68/2,415.96 = 1,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.68x = 2,415.96 × 1,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.68x = 2,802,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,900.15/1,750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.04

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