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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.66, 1,603.17 and 859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.66, 1,603.17 and 859.13 is: 1,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.66 : 1,603.17 = 859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.66/1,603.17 = 859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.66x = 1,603.17 × 859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.66x = 1,377,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,323.43/1,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.65

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