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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.96, 1,741.02 and 854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.96, 1,741.02 and 854.44 is: 1,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.96 : 1,741.02 = 854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.96/1,741.02 = 854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.96x = 1,741.02 × 854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.96x = 1,487,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,597.13/1,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.25

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