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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.73, 1,603.41 and 1,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.73, 1,603.41 and 1,061.58 is: 1,463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.73 : 1,603.41 = 1,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.73/1,603.41 = 1,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.73x = 1,603.41 × 1,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.73x = 1,702,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,147.99/1,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.93

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