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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.05, 1,602.53 and 718.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.05, 1,602.53 and 718.69 is: 991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.05 : 1,602.53 = 718.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.05/1,602.53 = 718.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.05x = 1,602.53 × 718.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.05x = 1,151,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,720.08/1,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.96

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