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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.15, 1,601.87 and 695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.15, 1,601.87 and 695.13 is: 958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.15 : 1,601.87 = 695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.15/1,601.87 = 695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.15x = 1,601.87 × 695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.15x = 1,113,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,507.89/1,161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.97

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