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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.48, 1,611.04 and 981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.48, 1,611.04 and 981.56 is: 1,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.48 : 1,611.04 = 981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.48/1,611.04 = 981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.48x = 1,611.04 × 981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.48x = 1,581,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,332.42/1,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.32

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