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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.62, 1,609.74 and 1,003.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.62, 1,609.74 and 1,003.38 is: 1,382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.62 : 1,609.74 = 1,003.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.62/1,609.74 = 1,003.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.62x = 1,609.74 × 1,003.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.62x = 1,615,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,180.92/1,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.13

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