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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.70, 1,603.36 and 683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.70, 1,603.36 and 683.49 is: 943.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.70 : 1,603.36 = 683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.70/1,603.36 = 683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.70x = 1,603.36 × 683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.70x = 1,095,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,887.39/1,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.35

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