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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.32, 1,602.98 and 925.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.32, 1,602.98 and 925.67 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.32 : 1,602.98 = 925.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.32/1,602.98 = 925.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.32x = 1,602.98 × 925.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.32x = 1,483,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,817.85/1,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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