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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.97, 1,741.37 and 641.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.97, 1,741.37 and 641.19 is: 960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.97 : 1,741.37 = 641.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.97/1,741.37 = 641.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.97x = 1,741.37 × 641.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.97x = 1,116,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,545.82/1,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.91

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