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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.65, 1,602.56 and 695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.65, 1,602.56 and 695.63 is: 959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.65 : 1,602.56 = 695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.65/1,602.56 = 695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.65x = 1,602.56 × 695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.65x = 1,114,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,782.54/1,161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.66

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