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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.69, 1,599.62 and 1,004.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.69, 1,599.62 and 1,004.03 is: 1,382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.69 : 1,599.62 = 1,004.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.69/1,599.62 = 1,004.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.69x = 1,599.62 × 1,004.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.69x = 1,606,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,066.47/1,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.53

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