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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.73, 1,602.17 and 824.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.73, 1,602.17 and 824.97 is: 1,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.73 : 1,602.17 = 824.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.73/1,602.17 = 824.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.73x = 1,602.17 × 824.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.73x = 1,321,742.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,742.18/1,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.74

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