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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.64, 1,596.08 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.64, 1,596.08 and 1,101 is: 1,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.64 : 1,596.08 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.64/1,596.08 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.64x = 1,596.08 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.64x = 1,757,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,284.08/1,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.16

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