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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.06, 1,602.36 and 1,091.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.06, 1,602.36 and 1,091.02 is: 1,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.06 : 1,602.36 = 1,091.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.06/1,602.36 = 1,091.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.06x = 1,602.36 × 1,091.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.06x = 1,748,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,206.81/1,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.70

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