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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.10, 1,612.95 and 1,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.10, 1,612.95 and 1,043.54 is: 1,440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.10 : 1,612.95 = 1,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.10/1,612.95 = 1,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.10x = 1,612.95 × 1,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.10x = 1,683,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,177.84/1,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.95

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