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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988, 2,744.16 and 1,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988, 2,744.16 and 1,160 is: 1,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988 : 2,744.16 = 1,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988/2,744.16 = 1,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988x = 2,744.16 × 1,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988x = 3,183,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,225.60/1,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.22

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