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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.20, 1,603.35 and 763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.20, 1,603.35 and 763.13 is: 1,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.20 : 1,603.35 = 763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.20/1,603.35 = 763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.20x = 1,603.35 × 763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.20x = 1,223,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,556.47/1,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.70

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