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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.37, 1,601.96 and 763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.37, 1,601.96 and 763.06 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.37 : 1,601.96 = 763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.37/1,601.96 = 763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.37x = 1,601.96 × 763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.37x = 1,222,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,391.60/1,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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