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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.03, 1,603.62 and 790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.03, 1,603.62 and 790.25 is: 1,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.03 : 1,603.62 = 790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.03/1,603.62 = 790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.03x = 1,603.62 × 790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.03x = 1,267,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,260.71/1,163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.62

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