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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.02, 1,604.34 and 912.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.02, 1,604.34 and 912.77 is: 1,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.02 : 1,604.34 = 912.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.02/1,604.34 = 912.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.02x = 1,604.34 × 912.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.02x = 1,464,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,393.42/1,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.21

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