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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.90, 1,745.46 and 1,006.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.90, 1,745.46 and 1,006.25 is: 1,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.90 : 1,745.46 = 1,006.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.90/1,745.46 = 1,006.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.90x = 1,745.46 × 1,006.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.90x = 1,756,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,360.40/1,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.63

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