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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.36, 1,602.05 and 718.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.36, 1,602.05 and 718.49 is: 991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.36 : 1,602.05 = 718.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.36/1,602.05 = 718.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.36x = 1,602.05 × 718.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.36x = 1,151,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,057.32/1,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.13

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