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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.53, 1,601.55 and 788.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.53, 1,601.55 and 788.75 is: 1,087.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.53 : 1,601.55 = 788.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.53/1,601.55 = 788.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.53x = 1,601.55 × 788.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.53x = 1,263,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,214.55/1,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.55

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