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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.64, 1,602.66 and 1,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.64, 1,602.66 and 1,030.60 is: 1,421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.64 : 1,602.66 = 1,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.64/1,602.66 = 1,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.64x = 1,602.66 × 1,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.64x = 1,651,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,701.40/1,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.87

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