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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.64, 1,604.04 and 1,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.64, 1,604.04 and 1,031.60 is: 1,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.64 : 1,604.04 = 1,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.64/1,604.04 = 1,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.64x = 1,604.04 × 1,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.64x = 1,654,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,727.66/1,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.25

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