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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.88, 1,744.74 and 1,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.88, 1,744.74 and 1,103.44 is: 1,656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.88 : 1,744.74 = 1,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.88/1,744.74 = 1,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.88x = 1,744.74 × 1,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.88x = 1,925,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,215.91/1,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.98

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