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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.52, 1,606.68 and 969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.52, 1,606.68 and 969.12 is: 1,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.52 : 1,606.68 = 969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.52/1,606.68 = 969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.52x = 1,606.68 × 969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.52x = 1,557,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,065.72/1,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.24

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