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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.67, 1,603.31 and 812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.67, 1,603.31 and 812.11 is: 1,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.67 : 1,603.31 = 812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.67/1,603.31 = 812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.67x = 1,603.31 × 812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.67x = 1,302,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,064.08/1,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.86

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