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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.13, 1,876.93 and 1,161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.13, 1,876.93 and 1,161.49 is: 1,603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.13 : 1,876.93 = 1,161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.13/1,876.93 = 1,161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.13x = 1,876.93 × 1,161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.13x = 2,180,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,035.43/1,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.99

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