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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.72, 1,603.23 and 713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.72, 1,603.23 and 713.46 is: 984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.72 : 1,603.23 = 713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.72/1,603.23 = 713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.72x = 1,603.23 × 713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.72x = 1,143,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,840.48/1,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.61

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