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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.90, 1,602.96 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.90, 1,602.96 and 720 is: 993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.90 : 1,602.96 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.90/1,602.96 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.90x = 1,602.96 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.90x = 1,154,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,131.20/1,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.31

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