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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.96, 1,741.11 and 641.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.96, 1,741.11 and 641.18 is: 960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.96 : 1,741.11 = 641.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.96/1,741.11 = 641.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.96x = 1,741.11 × 641.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.96x = 1,116,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,364.91/1,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.76

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