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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.14, 1,601.78 and 788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.14, 1,601.78 and 788.13 is: 1,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.14 : 1,601.78 = 788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.14/1,601.78 = 788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.14x = 1,601.78 × 788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.14x = 1,262,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,406.93/1,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.22

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