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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.77, 1,604.66 and 868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.77, 1,604.66 and 868.34 is: 1,199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.77 : 1,604.66 = 868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.77/1,604.66 = 868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.77x = 1,604.66 × 868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.77x = 1,393,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,378.10/1,161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.36

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