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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.20, 1,602.64 and 1,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.20, 1,602.64 and 1,090.80 is: 1,505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.20 : 1,602.64 = 1,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.20/1,602.64 = 1,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.20x = 1,602.64 × 1,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.20x = 1,748,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,159.71/1,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.48

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